Joshua Short

Murdered
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Joshua Short, a 25-year-old aspiring filmmaker from New Orleans, was tragically killed on October 16, 2012, following a local "Night Out Against Crime" event. He was visiting a student he tutored when the fatal incident occurred, shocking the community. Short had been working toward a promising career in media, and his death led to the establishment of the Joshua Short Memorial Scholarship, which honors his life and passion for filmmaking. His murder remains a stark reminder of the persistent vi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joshua Short

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    New Orleans

    LA

    2012-10-16

    25

    Joshua

    Short

    10/22/2024

    1


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