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Joseph Robert Wilcox

Case from Las Vegas, NV dated Jun 08, 2014

Victim Details

Joseph Robert Wilcox

Male

White / Caucasian

Las Vegas

NV

2014-06-08

31

Joseph

Robert Wilcox

07/21/2026

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On a tragic Sunday morning, June 8, 2014, the life of 31-year-old Joseph Robert Wilcox, a Caucasian male, was cut short in a selfless act of heroism. Wilcox was at a Walmart in Las Vegas when a married couple, Jerad and Amanda Miller, entered the store after having just ambushed and killed two police officers at a nearby pizza restaurant. Inside the Walmart, Jerad Miller fired a shot into the air, causing panic and sending shoppers fleeing for their lives.

Instead of running, Joseph Wilco ...
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  • Legacy.com: Joseph Wilcox Obituary (1983 - 2014) - Legacy Remembers
  • KSNV: Las Vegas marks 7 years since ambush killed two officers, bystander
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    I read about Joseph Wilcox, and I am deeply moved by his bravery. It’s truly astounding how, in mo... ...Read More
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    I've been following the details of what happened during the Las Vegas shooting back in 2014, and I f... ...Read More
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