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Josue Alonzo

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Apr 27, 2018

Victim Details

Josue D Alonzo

Male

White / Caucasian

Des Moines

IA

2018-04-27

20

Josue

Alonzo

06/30/2026

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In the spring of 2018, the life of 20-year-old Josue D. Alonzo Jr. was tragically cut short on a Friday night in Des Moines, Iowa. A recent graduate of East High School and a proud husband and father, Alonzo was of Mexican heritage and known for his outgoing nature and the love he had for his family. He worked hard as a delivery driver to provide for his wife, Yeimi, whom he had married just a month prior, and their young daughter, Esmeralda Layla. His friends and family affectionately called hi ...
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  • KCCI: Police provide suspect vehicle description in Friday's fatal shooting
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