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Joseph Peter

Case from Saint-joseph, MI dated Jul 11, 2016

Victim Details

Joseph Peter

Male

White / Caucasian

Saint-joseph

MI

2016-07-11

61

Joseph

Peter

07/21/2026

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On a tragic summer day in Saint-Joseph, Michigan, the community was shaken by a violent outburst that claimed the life of a dedicated public servant. Joseph Peter Zangaro, a 61-year-old male, was killed on July 11, 2016, during a shooting incident at the Berrien County Courthouse. Zangaro, who was the head of courthouse security, was a retired Michigan State Police post commander with a long and respected career in law enforcement.

The events of that day unfolded when an inmate, Larry Dar ...
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  • St. Joseph courthouse shooting - Wikipedia
  • WJLA: Last moments and victims of the Berrien County shooting
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