Joseph Perkins

Death by Force
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On February 23, 2016, a tragic incident occurred at an apartment complex in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Joseph Perkins Jr. from Chicago, Illinois. The incident involved a gunshot wound, which proved fatal for Perkins.

According to the reports, the Cedar Rapids police were called to the scene of the shooting, where they found Joseph Perkins Jr. suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, Perkins was pronounced dead at the scene.
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Perkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Cedar-rapids

    IA

    2016-02-23

    25

    Joseph

    Perkins

    01/03/2025

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