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Joseph King

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Jul 09, 2019

Victim Details

Joseph King

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2019-07-09

20

Joseph

King

07/04/2026

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Joseph King III, a young man full of promise and dreams, was tragically taken from this world at just 20 years old on July 9, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on October 5, 1998, Joseph had his entire life ahead of him, a future that held the potential for greatness. He was known for his love of music and his aspirations as a rapper, a passion that gave him purpose and a voice in the world. He was a son, a friend, and a member of his community—someone who mattered deeply to those who knew him. ...
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  • WEWS: 20-year-old man shot dead on Cleveland's east side
  • cleveland.com: Man fatally shot in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood, police say
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    I've been following Joseph King III's case from the start and still can’t wrap my head around the ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about Joseph King III whenever I listen to some of the tracks he recorded. Has... ...Read More
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    I had a chance to read more about Joseph King III, and one detail that stood out to me was his love ... ...Read More
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