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Joseph Hegwood

Case from Gary, IN dated Feb 09, 2018

Victim Details

Joseph Hegwood

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2018-02-09

56

Joseph

Hegwood

07/12/2026

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On February 9, 2018, in Gary, Indiana, 56-year-old Black/African American Joseph Hegwood, affectionately known as "Joey" to his friends and family, became the victim of a fatal shooting. A retired musician known for his joyful spirit, humor, and musical talent, Hegwood had roots in Fort Wayne where he attended Southside High School before eventually residing in Gary. The violence occurred overnight, marking a chaotic period in the city that saw multiple shooting incidents within a short timefram ...
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  • nwitimes.com: UPDATE: Second victim in 2 fatal shootings overnight in Gary, East Chicago ID'd
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed in Gary shooting
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