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Joshua Belen

Case from Salt Lake City, UT dated Oct 22, 2017

Victim Details

Joshua Belen

Male

White / Caucasian

Salt Lake City

UT

2017-10-22

20

Joshua

Belen

Yes

07/17/2026

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In the crisp autumn air of October 22, 2017, the life of 20-year-old Joshua Belen was tragically cut short in Salt Lake City, Utah. A young man who was known for his humor and love for his family, he became a victim of gun violence in what should have been a simple transaction. The events of that day would later unravel a story of a robbery gone horribly wrong, leading to a lengthy investigation and the eventual arrest of three individuals.

The incident unfolded in the parking lot of the ...
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  • Daily Herald: Unified police investigate shooting that left 1 dead, 1 hurt
  • Four charged with murder in 2017 killing at Olympic Oval
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