Joshua Sparrow

Murdered
Case Description
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On October 28, 2024, 18-year-old Joshua Sparrow was fatally shot in the Longwood section of the Bronx, New York. The incident occurred around 7:04 p.m. near 961 Reverend James Polite Avenue, where Sparrow sustained gunshot wounds to his head and torso. Emergency Medical Services transported him to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where he was pronounced dead.

According to Sparrow's mother, Jenny, he was en route to a birthday party with his 15-year-old cousin when they were confronted b ...Read More
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  • New York Post: Grief-stricken NYC mom laments shooting of 15-year-old son as 5 teens are fatally shot in less than a week

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    Victim Details

    Joshua Sparrow

    Male

    Black / African American

    Bronx

    NY

    2024-10-28

    18

    Joshua

    Sparrow

    12/22/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I can’t stop thinking about how brave Joshua’s cousin must have been during t... ...Read More
    12/25/2024
    Did anyone else see Jenny Sparrow's recent statement? I can't even begin to imagine what she must be... ...Read More
    12/17/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following the tragic case of Joshua Sparrow’s murder in the Bronx, a... ...Read More
    11/01/2024
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