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Joe Willie Ross Jr.

Case from Minneapolis, MN dated Jul 07, 2019

Victim Details

Joe Willie Ross, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Minneapolis

MN

2019-07-07

24

Joe

Willie Ross Jr.

07/09/2026

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In the early morning hours of July 7, 2019, the vibrant nightlife of downtown Minneapolis was shattered by gunfire. Joe Willie Ross Jr., a 24-year-old Black male from Shakopee, was fatally shot near the intersection of Washington and First avenues, an area typically bustling with people visiting its many restaurants and entertainment venues. Just before 2 a.m., officers responded to reports of the shooting. A person at the scene flagged down a police sergeant and directed him to where Ross lay w ...
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    Joe Willie Ross Jr. was a loved member of his community, and his tragic death has left a significant... ...Read More
    11/04/2024
    It's tough to think about what Joe's family and friends must be going through right now. Losing some... ...Read More
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