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Joseph Deponceau

Case from Rochester, NY dated Jun 27, 2024

Victim Details

Joseph Deponceau

Male

White / Caucasian

Rochester

NY

2024-06-27

80

Joseph

Deponceau

07/28/2026

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Joseph Deponceau, an 80-year-old White man, was found deceased in his Irondequoit, New York, home on June 27, 2024. A retired teacher from the Rochester City School District, he was discovered by police just inside his front door with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. Officers had responded to the residence after a 911 call reported 'blood everywhere'.

Deponceau's girlfriend, who was present at the home and was not harmed, identified the shooter as his 24-year-old grandson, Andrew Vahey ...
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  • Democrat and Chronicle: Two dead in Irondequoit murder-suicide
  • WHEC.com: Police: Man kills grandfather in Irondequoit, takes own life in Letchworth State Park
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