Joseph Malcolm White was 17 when he was found dead outside his Bartow, Florida, apartment on Golfview Avenue on September 1, 2019. Born in Lakeland, he was discovered after being shot in the neck; first responders attempted to revive him but he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators determined the killing was gang-related. Authorities say 23-year-old Cordell Williams from Lakeland lured Joseph out of the apartment and shot him to improve his standing in his gang. Williams was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

The case drew strong local attention and community support for Joseph’s family. Are there readers who knew Joseph or who have information about his life in Bartow that could add context to this case?