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Joseph J. Perkins

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joseph J. Perkins, a 33-year-old Black / African American male, tragically lost his life on June 28, 2019, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The incident that led to his untimely death was a shooting, which prompted an investigation by the Milwaukee police, who have classified the case as a homicide.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited in publicly available online sources. Information regarding any potential motives, the events leading up to the fatal encounter, or ...Read More
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  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Police identify fatal shooting victims
  • FOX6Now.com: Milwaukee police investigating homicide near 15th and North; 1 dead
    • Victim Details

    Joseph J. Perkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Milwaukee

    WI

    2019-06-28

    33

    Joseph

    J. Perkins

    11/12/2025

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