De'Von Franklin, age 17

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Lost to gun violence on August 12, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo

News sources:

• NOLA.com: Teen, man killed in 7th Ward triple shooting identified by New Orleans coroner
• NOLA.com: Teen among victims killed in New Orleans 7th Ward triple shooting, NOPD says
• Aug 13: https://www.fox8live.com: Triple shooting leaves 2 dead; 1 injured in Seventh Ward, NOPD says
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Brent McDonald, age 37

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