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Joseph M. Caston

Death by Force
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Joseph M. Caston, a 26-year-old male from Reading, Pennsylvania, tragically died on July 23, 2016. He was found shot multiple times in the 300 block of North Ninth Street near Elm Street around 3:20 a.m. The police investigation revealed that Caston was shot at close range, indicating a possible personal conflict with the shooter. The authorities initially considered the possibility of gang involvement but lacked sufficient evidence to confirm this theory.

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    Victim Details

    Joseph M. Caston

    Male

    Reading

    PA

    2016-07-23

    26

    Joseph

    M. Caston

    11/30/2025

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