Martha Odom, age 17

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Lost to gun violence on April 23, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Apr 24: https://www.wdam.com/2026/04/24/watch-mall-shooting-update-brpd-lsp-gov-landry-friday-afternoon/
Apr 24: https://www.wlox.com: High school senior killed in Mall of Louisiana shooting identified
Apr 23: https://www.wsfa.com: Teen killed, 5 wounded in Mall of Louisiana shooting
Apr 23: https://www.kplctv.com: Teen killed, 5 wounded in Mall of Louisiana shooting
KADN News 15: Innocent Ascension Episcopal School student dead, 2 others injured in Mall of Louisiana shootout
Apr 23: https://www.wafb.com: Teen killed, 5 wounded in Mall of Louisiana shooting
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