Joseph Ward was 22 and from Buffalo, New York, when he died on June 14, 2007. He was identified as Black/African American.

An obituary confirmed his passing but did not list a cause or manner of death. The lack of public details leaves key questions about where he was and who, if anyone, was involved unanswered.

If anyone knew Joseph Ward, remembers his last days in Buffalo, or has information about events on June 14, 2007, please share what you can with local investigators.