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Joseph Marcell Desouza

Case from Albemarle, NC dated Jun 22, 2019

Victim Details

Joseph Marcell Desouza

Male

Black / African American

Albemarle

NC

2019-06-22

17

Joseph

Marcell Desouza

06/21/2026

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Joseph Marcell Desouza, a 17-year-old male of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, tragically passed away on June 22, 2019, in Albemarle, NC. Desouza was a member of the Developing Adolescents Strengthening Homes program, which mentors young people to keep them on the right path. He was known for his joyful and kind nature, and his death deeply affected his community.

Desouza was fatally shot outside his home, and the incident was reported to the Albemarle Police Department. The police depar ...
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  • WCNC: 17-year-old killed in Albemarle, police looking for suspect
  • https://www.wbtv.com: Teenager killed after overnight shooting in Albemarle
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    Does anyone know if there have been any updates on the vehicle seen near Joseph's house the night he... ...Read More
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