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Joshua Wright

Case from Markham, IL dated Feb 05, 2019

Victim Details

Name

Joshua Wright

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

Markham

State

IL

Date Of Death

2019-02-05

Age At Death

18

First Name

Joshua

Last Name

Wright

Last Updated

07/05/2026

Case Description

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Joshua Wright, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 5, 2019, in Markham, Illinois. Joshua was sitting in a parked car with his girlfriend and their newborn son when an SUV pulled up alongside them. The assailant fired at least 13 bullets into the vehicle, striking Joshua in the head. He was pronounced dead at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey. His girlfriend, also 18, was shot in the arm but survived, while their baby was miraculously unharmed. The Cook Co ...

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chicagotribune.com: Young couple who just became parents shot — 1 fatally — in Markham drive-by

NBC Chicago: Markham Shooting Leaves Harvey Police Spokesman's Nephew Dead: ‘Gun Violence Has No Limits'

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Forum Posts (3)

The details surrounding Joshua Wright's case are truly tragic, and the fact that it remains unsolved... ...Read More
06/09/2024

I can't stop thinking about the courage and strength Joshua's girlfriend must have had in that momen... ...Read More
04/09/2024

I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on Joshua Wright's love for basketball. From what I've rea... ...Read More
01/21/2023

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