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Avi Liam Franco

Age 5

Henderson, Nevada

He loved to learn and explore

He had long eyelashes that got everyone’s attention. He was shy, but fun-loving.

He had a cute giggle, and he loved going on camping and hunting trips. He was constantly engaging with the world around him, and he was always eager to learn. His life had just begun, and he had so much more to experience.

Avi Liam Franco, 5, died from gunshot wounds on Sept. 20, 2018 after he was murdered in his home in Henderson, Nevada, by his father.

By Sokhna Fall · Age 17
Meet the Reporters

More than 300 athletes

Jeremiah Ascencio

Last moments spent cradling his brother

Vicente Valero III

He was a modern Renaissance man

Ray Glasgow III

Bench wears jersey instead of captain

Ricky Lamar Green Jr.

His children never saw him box

Sharon Castro

She always helped those who struggled

Lorenzo Moore-Vaughn

About to start his senior year

Zyhame Kila Jones

An artist, basketball player and car-lover

James Alexzander Shorter

He’ll never taste grandma’s cookies again

Natwan Kian Holyfield

Supposed to go to homecoming, prom

Jovontia Antonio Jones

A runner grieved by seven siblings

Taveon Donte' Brooks

Basketball point guard, would-be rapper

Ta Quan Pinkney

Bright future; gone too soon

Tyron Cherez George

His beloved Air Jordans rest, unworn

Elisha Amon Cole

Dreaming big, working on his portfolio

Brandon Nathan Tyson

Friday night lights end in tragedy

Jayden Fondeur

His older brother found him first

Jontae Billups-Brooks

An athlete and a music lover

Orlando Myron Anderson Jr.

He was so full of life

Kendrick D. Davis

Not quite clear on his dreams

Ra’Quan Darius Jones

Didn’t get to see his GED