On the last day of the year, December 31, 2021, the life of Royal Samuel Birden was tragically cut short by gun violence in Westwego, Louisiana. Birden, a 51-year-old African American real estate agent, was a beloved member of his community. He was born on January 4, 1970, in New Orleans and was engaged to be married at the time of his death.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain largely unresolved. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in co
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