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Joseph Robert Wilcox

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Joseph Robert Wilcox

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Las Vegas

    NV

    2014-06-08

    31

    Joseph

    Robert Wilcox

    11/10/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I read about Joseph Wilcox, and I am deeply moved by his bravery. It’s truly astounding how, in mo... ...Read More
    06/20/2023
    I've been following the details of what happened during the Las Vegas shooting back in 2014, and I f... ...Read More
    05/19/2023
    Has anyone else been really struck by Joseph Wilcox's story? I can't help but feel for his family an... ...Read More
    05/10/2023
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