Joseph Adetula

Murdered
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On July 4, 2005, 18-year-old Joseph Adetula was shot and killed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while walking on North Frankfort Avenue. A gold Oldsmobile or Cadillac approached him, and an unknown individual inside the vehicle opened fire, hitting Joseph several times. When officers arrived at the scene after receiving a 911 call, they found him lying in the street. Despite being rushed to St. John Medical Center, Joseph succumbed to his injuries.

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    Victim Details

    Joseph Adetula

    April 6, 2023

    Male

    Tulsa

    OK

    2005-07-04

    2005-07-04

    Joseph Adetula

    Joseph

    Adetula

    10/21/2024

    1


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    06/24/2024
    I am absolutely devastated to hear about Joseph's tragic passing. He was such a kind, genuine person... ...Read More
    04/04/2023
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