Josiah Pujols

Death by Force

On December 10, 2020, Josiah Pujols, a 16-year-old African American male from Metairie, Louisiana, was fatally shot during a violent encounter in a parking lot on Division Street. Josiah, a junior at Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies and a member of the school's football team, was known by the nickname “JoJo.” He had aspirations of joining the military and was described by family and friends as a loyal and supportive individual.

The incident unfolded when Josiah's aunt, Brittany Ga ...Read More

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