Jalen Laqua Joe

Death by Force

In Beckley, West Virginia, a promising young Black / African American man's life was cut short, leaving a community in mourning. Jalen Laqua Joe, a 23-year-old male, was fatally shot on March 14, 2019, in what was described as a senseless act of violence. Remembered as a respectable and fashionable young man with a smile that could light up a room, Jalen was a father, son, and friend to many. His sudden death left his family, including his mother, son, and daughter, to grapple with an immeasurab ...Read More

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