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Franco Avila

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 10, 2009

Victim Details

Franco Avila

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2009-03-10

17

Franco

Avila

07/23/2026


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Franco Avila, a 17-year-old, was shot and killed on March 10, 2009, in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a broader surge of violence that the city faced during that period, especially involving young victims. The incident occurred amidst an ongoing struggle in Chicago to control gang activity and gun violence, which claimed the lives of many teenagers in similar incidents.

Franco's passing highlights the escalating crisis of youth violence in Chica ...
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  • Teen Shot Dead in Albany Park - NBC Chicago
  • Police investigate deadly Albany Park shooting | abc7chicago.com
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