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Joel Leon

Case from Boston, MA dated Apr 09, 2014

Victim Details

Joel Leon

April 6, 2023

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Boston

MA

2014-04-09

2014-04-09

19

Joel Leon

Joel

Leon

07/10/2026


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In the evening hours of April 9, 2014, a young Hispanic male named Joel Leon’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 19. The incident occurred around 7:56 p.m. near the intersection of West 5th Street and Dorchester Street in South Boston. When police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Leon suffering from gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to Boston Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

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  • Information Wanted 2014 - Boston Police Department
  • South Boston murder victim identified | Universal Hub
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