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Josiah Small

Case from South-bend, IN dated Oct 28, 2023

Victim Details

Josiah Small

Male

Black / African American

South-bend

IN

2023-10-28

12

Josiah

Small

Yes

07/18/2026

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Josiah Small, a 12-year-old boy, had his life tragically cut short on the evening of Friday, October 27, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana, just a week after celebrating his birthday. He was a sixth-grade student at Dickerson Middle School where he was a member of the football team. Those who knew him remember a respectful child who enjoyed anime, wrestling, and spending time with his baby sister.

On that fateful night, Josiah was walking with a group of three other boys near the intersection ...
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  • ABC57: Community reacts to South Bend shooting taking life of 12-year-old
  • https://www.wndu.com: 12-year-old killed, 14-year-old injured in South Bend shooting
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact losing someone so young has on a family and community. Josiah... ...Read More
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