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Chris Joyce

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a spring evening in Boston, a young Black man named Chris Joyce, 23, was visiting with family and friends in Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood he knew well from his childhood. The date was May 4, 2018, a time that should have been filled with celebration for Joyce and his family. He was on the cusp of a major life achievement, just weeks away from graduating from Salem State University. The first in his family to earn a college degree, he was looking forward to a career as an accountant. His love ...Read More
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  • BostonGlobe.com: Salem State student, father of three were innocent victims in Jamaica Plain shooting - The Boston Globe
  • NECN: Family, Friends Remember Jamaica Plain Shooting Victims
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    Victim Details

    Chris Joyce

    Male

    Black / African American

    Boston

    MA

    2018-05-04

    23

    Chris

    Joyce

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the community reaction and the importance of public support in case... ...Read More
    08/16/2024
    I haven't seen much discussion about the impact of this tragedy on the Jamaica Plain community itsel... ...Read More
    07/03/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the tragic case from Jamaica Plain, and while there’s a lot t... ...Read More
    05/24/2023
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