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Josef Brown

Death by Force
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Josef Brown, a 28-year-old male, tragically lost his life on July 24, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to reports, Josef was fatally shot in his home located in the 3500 block of DeSaix Boulevard. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. when two men in ski masks burst into his home and shot him. The motive behind this violent act remains unclear, and the case has left his family and friends devastated.

Josef's death has been the subject of an ongoing investigation. Despite effor ...Read More
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  • NOLA.com: Man killed by masked duo in home invasion near New Orleans Fair Grounds has been ID'd
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    Victim Details

    Josef Brown

    Male

    Black / African American

    New-orleans

    LA

    2019-07-24

    28

    Josef

    Brown

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following Josef Brown's case, and one thing that's been bothering me is how quickly the su... ...Read More
    10/14/2024
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    03/23/2024
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    11/16/2023
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