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Joseph Washington

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Jan 01, 2016

Victim Details

Joseph Washington

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2016-01-01

32

Joseph

Washington

06/28/2026

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Joseph Washington, a 32-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on January 1, 2016, in the Waggaman area of New Orleans. The incident that led to his death began to unfold in the early hours of New Year's Day.

Authorities were called to the scene of a shooting where they discovered Washington had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. He was a resident of Bridge City.

Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including a motive or the identification of any suspects, have ...
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  • NOLA.com: Waggaman shooting victim identified as 32-year-old Bridge City man
  • NOLA.com: 1 dead in New Year's Day shooting in Waggaman
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