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On the evening of December 18, 2015, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an 18-year-old Black/African American male named Joshua Words was walking home when his life was tragically cut short. The incident occurred shortly before 8:00 p.m. near North 20th Street and Highland Avenue. As he was making his way home, Words encountered another male, and the two engaged in a conversation. At some point during their interaction, the other individual pulled out a firearm and shot Words. Despite the life-saving effo ...Read More
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Joshua Words
Male
Black / African American
Milwaukee
WI
2015-12-18
18
Joshua
Words
11/11/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about the impact on Joshua's family, especially his brother Isaac. It's so ... ...Read More
09/01/2023
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