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In the morning quiet of a Tuesday in Chicago, the life of 16-year-old Kanyae KJ Franklin was tragically cut short. On April 7, 2026, the young man was walking on the 7800 block of South Coles Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood when a white vehicle approached. Inside, three or four males were present, and from that car, a barrage of bullets was fired.

Kanyae, struck multiple times, was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, the ...Read More

Victim Details

Kanyae “KJ” Franklin

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2026-04-07

16

Kanyae

KJ Franklin

04/18/2026