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Joseph Viramontes

Case from San-jose, CA dated Mar 25, 2017

Victim Details

Joseph Viramontes

Male

San-jose

CA

2017-03-25

19

Joseph

Viramontes

07/23/2026

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Joseph Viramontes, a 19-year-old former football star from San Jose, California, was tragically shot to death on March 25, 2017. His body was discovered near Toyon Elementary School in East San Jose. The San Jose Police Department responded to a call around 10:05 a.m. reporting a person on the ground with injuries and not breathing. Upon arrival, officers found Viramontes suffering from at least one gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Known affectionately as "Smiley" by his f ...
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  • East Bay Times: San Jose: Homicide victim recalled as standout football player with ‘great heart’
  • Grandfather marks somber anniversary; no arrests in grandson's death
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