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Josiah Alcozer

Case from Belton, TX dated Dec 30, 2025

Victim Details

Josiah Alcozer

Male

Black / African American

Belton

TX

2025-12-30

17

Josiah

Alcozer

07/24/2026

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In the quiet town of Belton, Texas, the holiday season took a tragic turn for 17-year-old Josiah Alcozer. On the evening of December 30, 2025, a gathering of individuals, including Josiah, was tragically interrupted. Around 8:13 p.m., while a firearm was being handled within a residence, the weapon discharged. A single shot struck Josiah in the head, inflicting a catastrophic injury.

Emergency services were quickly summoned to the scene, and the gravely wounded teenager was rushed to a ne ...
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  • Temple Daily Telegram: 17-year-old shot on Christmas Eve in Belton succumbs to injuries over weekend
  • The Killeen Daily Herald: Teenager shot in the head in Belton
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