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Joshua Adams Garner

Case from Durham, NC dated Apr 05, 2021

Victim Details

Joshua Adams Garner

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2021-04-05

18

Joshua

Adams Garner

07/17/2026

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Joshua Adams Garner, an 18-year-old male from Durham, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on April 5, 2021. Garner was found inside a silver car with its doors and windows smashed. The incident occurred on Kirby Street near Chowan Avenue around 7 a.m. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered Garner deceased inside the vehicle. The circumstances surrounding his death were immediately treated as a homicide by the Durham Police Department.

Following an investigation, Jonathan E ...
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