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Joe Newburn

Case from Ozark, MO dated May 28, 2022

Victim Details

Joe Newburn

Male

Black / African American

Ozark

MO

2022-05-28

57

Joe

Newburn

07/19/2026

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In the quiet town of Ozark, Missouri, a tragic event unfolded on May 28, 2022, that ended the life of 57-year-old Joe Newburn. The male victim was found lying in the roadway in the 100 block of West Church Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a Springfield hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

The incident stemmed from a confrontation that occurred just before 1 p.m. outside the Iguana Roja Restaurante in the historic courthouse square. ...
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  • https://www.ky3.com: Prosecutor charges man in deadly shooting on Ozark, Mo. square; victim identified
  • https://www.ky3.com: Police investigate deadly shooting on the Ozark, Mo. square; 1 arrested
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