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Joshua Purcell

Case from Tallahassee, FL dated Jul 15, 2020

Victim Details

Joshua Purcell

Male

Black / African American

Tallahassee

FL

2020-07-15

16

Joshua

Purcell

07/19/2026

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Joshua Purcell, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 15, 2020, in Tallahassee, Florida. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Bethel AME Church, where Joshua was found shot multiple times. According to reports, Joshua was live-streaming on Instagram at the time of the shooting, capturing the moments leading up to his death. The video showed Joshua walking through the neighborhood, angrily cursing and making threatening comments towards Danquies Anderson, a ...
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  • Tallahassee Democrat: Police identify teen killed in shooting at Bethel AME; Leon High offering grief counseling
  • 'It just hurts your heart': 16-year-old Josh Purcell shined in even the ...
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