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Derwin Joyce

Death by Force
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Derwin Ivory Joyce, known as "DJ," tragically lost his life on December 23, 2015, in Stockton, California. On that fateful day, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the Knickerbocker Drive area. Upon arrival, they found Derwin Joyce suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Despite being transported to the hospital for treatment, he succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses reported seeing a dark gray, four-door vehicle fleeing the scene around the time of the incident.

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  • FOX40: Stockton Woman Fights to Uncover the Truth Behind Her Son’s Homicide
  • 911 briefs (Dec. 25, 2015) - The Stockton Record
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    Victim Details

    Derwin DJ Joyce

    Male

    Black / African American

    Stockton

    CA

    2015-12-23

    40

    Derwin

    Joyce

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following the Derwin "DJ" Joyce case closely and my heart truly goes out to his family. ... ...Read More
    01/23/2025
    I've been following DJ's case and can't help but think about the impact that the owner of the myster... ...Read More
    05/29/2024
    I was thinking about Derwin's case again today and I'm just haunted by the lack of closure his famil... ...Read More
    01/29/2024
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