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Lonnie Franklin Jr., a 47-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on December 29, 2017, outside his home on the 4700 block of Belinda Lee Drive in San Antonio, Texas. Franklin, a beloved cook at Fort Sam Houston, was known for his dedication to his work and his family. He was shot in the upper torso area as he was stepping inside his home after starting his car. His brother, who was inside the home at the time, heard the gunshot but did not see the shooter.

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Victim Details

Lonnie Franklin

Male

Black / African American

San-antonio

TX

2017-12-29

47

Lonnie

Franklin

04/23/2026