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Joseph Tann

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joseph Tann Jr., a 37-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot on August 31, 2016, in Paterson, New Jersey. The incident occurred near the corner of Summer and Pearl streets. At the time of the shooting, Tann was with his friend, Tyrus Odom-Holly, who was also injured but survived the attack. Odom-Holly later recounted hearing gunfire and then seeing Tann on the ground.

The investigation into the homicide revealed that a single gunman on foot was responsible for the shooti ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Tann

    Male

    Black / African American

    Paterson

    NJ

    2016-08-31

    37

    Joseph

    Tann

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Is anyone else particularly struck by the bravery of Tyrus Odom-Holly, who was with Joseph Tann when... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    Hey everyone,
    This case has been weighing on my mind, and I can't stop thinking about how these t... ...Read More
    03/24/2024
    Does anyone have more info about the reward announced by Mayor Torres for tips on Joseph Tann’s ca... ...Read More
    12/29/2023
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