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Joseph Lewis Jr

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Mar 21, 2018

Victim Details

Joseph Lewis Jr

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2018-03-21

39

Joseph

Lewis Jr

06/24/2026

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Joseph Allen 'Yella' Lewis Jr., a 39-year-old African American male, died in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death prompted an investigation into a violent crime that would eventually lead to legal proceedings. Lewis was known in his community and his passing left a noticeable void among those who knew him.

In the wake of his death, law enforcement officials began a thorough investigation to piece together the events that led to his ...
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  • NOLA.com: Orleans coroner identifies 2 men fatally shot last week
  • WWL: Shooting in N.O. East leaves one dead, police say
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