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Joseph Myirski

Case from Northampton, PA dated Aug 09, 2016

Victim Details

Joseph Myirski

Male

White / Caucasian

Northampton

PA

2016-08-09

64

Joseph

Myirski

07/21/2026

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In the early morning hours of a Tuesday in August, the quiet of a Northampton, Pennsylvania home was shattered by the sound of multiple gunshots. Inside, Joseph Myirski, a 64-year-old male, was fatally wounded in an upstairs bedroom. The events of that morning would unravel a family tragedy, leading to the arrest of his own son.

Northampton Borough police officers responded to the residence at 2350 Main Street around 3:17 a.m. Upon arrival, they encountered a tense situation. Jason John M ...
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  • themorningcall.com: Northampton man charged in father's shooting death
  • lehighvalleylive.com: 36-year-old U.S. Army vet charged in father's deadly shooting
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    I'm really struck by how Joseph Myirski Jr.'s life was filled with community service. Here was a man... ...Read More
    08/29/2024
    I can't stop thinking about Joseph Myirski's contributions to the community, especially how dedicate... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else read about Joseph Myirski Jr.'s case and feel a deep sense of sorrow for his family?... ...Read More
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