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Joshua Josh Williams

Case from Arlington, TX dated Jul 23, 2021

Victim Details

Joshua Josh Williams

Male

Black / African American

Arlington

TX

2021-07-23

13

Joshua

Josh Williams

07/05/2026

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Joshua "Josh" Williams, a 13-year-old African American boy from Arlington, Texas, tragically lost his life on July 23, 2021. The incident occurred at the Artisan at Rush Creek Apartments in Southeast Arlington, where Josh and his 17-year-old brother, Kaleb Williams, were fatally shot during a fight that began at a nearby barbershop. The altercation escalated, leading to gunfire at the apartment complex. A third juvenile was also injured in the shooting and taken to the hospital.

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  • Dallas News: Boy likely to face murder charge in fatal shooting of 2 teens at Arlington apartments, police say
  • 2 Teenaged Brothers Dead, Another Teen Injured After Shooting In Arlington
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    As we continue to process the tragedy that took place at the Artisan at Rush Creek Apartments, my he... ...Read More
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