Franco Avila

Murdered

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 ...Read More

Teen Shot Dead in Albany Park - NBC Chicago

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