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Joseph Gardner

Case from Normal, IL dated Apr 25, 2018

Victim Details

Joseph Gardner

Male

Black / African American

Normal

IL

2018-04-25

20

Joseph

Gardner

07/03/2026

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Joseph Gardner, a 20-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on April 25, 2018, in Normal, Illinois. His death was the result of a violent altercation involving Christopher Harrison, who was 17 years old at the time. The incident occurred at a Normal apartment complex where Gardner and another victim, Reginald Hart Jr., attempted to rob Harrison of his money, drugs, and guns. The three individuals were reportedly involved in drug-related activities, which ultimately led to the fata ...
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  • pantagraph.com: Chief: Shooting 'senseless;' 17-year-old in custody
  • pantagraph.com: 2 dead in shooting at Normal apartment building
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