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Joseph Smith

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Jan 09, 2015

Victim Details

Joseph Smith

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2015-01-09

2015-01-09

34

Joseph

Smith

07/18/2026

1


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A 34-year-old Black man named Joseph Smith died on Friday, January 9, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His death was the result of gun violence that occurred in the St. Claude neighborhood.

Beyond these details, further information regarding the specific circumstances of the shooting, including any potential suspects or arrests made in connection with the case, is not available in online sources. News reports and public records do not provide a narrative of the events that led to his deat ...
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