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Joseph Zavala

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joseph Zavala, an 18-year-old Hispanic male from Waterbury, Connecticut, was fatally wounded in a shooting on the evening of November 18, 2023. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Main Street and Kingsbury Street. Following the shooting, Zavala was privately transported to the emergency room at Saint Mary's Hospital with a serious gunshot wound. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries two days later.

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  • NBC Connecticut: Police make second arrest in shooting death of Waterbury teen
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Zavala

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Waterbury

    CT

    2023-11-18

    18

    Joseph

    Zavala

    Yes

    11/05/2025

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