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Joseph Belle

Case from Washington, DC dated Oct 30, 2015

Victim Details

Joseph Belle

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Washington

DC

2015-10-30

2015-10-30

36

Joseph

Belle

06/30/2026


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In the early evening of Friday, October 30, 2015, a sense of unease settled over the 1300 block of Morris Road in Southeast Washington, D.C. At approximately 6:07 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the autumn air, drawing the attention of residents and prompting calls to the Metropolitan Police Department. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a man lying unconscious and unresponsive, having sustained at least one gunshot wound.

The victim was identified as 36-year-old Jos ...
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  • Homicide Victim: Joseph Belle - Metropolitan Police Department
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