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Joshua Vazquez

Case from New Haven, CT dated Dec 19, 2022

Victim Details

Joshua Vazquez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

New Haven

CT

2022-12-19

16

Joshua

Vazquez

06/26/2026

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In the West Hills neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, a dispute that had been simmering for years tragically boiled over on the afternoon of December 19, 2022. Joshua Vazquez, a Hispanic 16-year-old male, was riding his bicycle on Valley Street, not far from his home, when a black SUV approached him. Following what police described as an altercation, gunshots rang out, and Joshua fell to the ground. He was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The state's Office of ...
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  • https://www.wfsb.com: Police identify teen who was shot, killed on his bike in New Haven
  • NECN: Teenager Fatally Shot While Ride His Bike In New Haven
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    It's absolutely devastating to see such a young life taken in such a senseless manner. I wanted to t... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Joshua Vazquez's case, and it truly shows how tragic and senseless feuds can e... ...Read More
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