In a tragic event that unfolded in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 48-year-old Joseph Boyd lost his life. On June 21, 1972, Boyd was one of six people fatally shot in a mass shooting at the Heritage Office Building.
The perpetrator was identified as 27-year-old Edwin James Grace. Armed with two firearms, Grace entered the office building and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of Boyd and five other individuals.
The motive and further details surrounding the incident were part of the subsequent investigation. This violent act left the community of Cherry Hill in a state of shock and mourning.
