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Deante Mardell Smith

Case from Columbia, MO dated Jan 04, 2015

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Columbia

State

Date Of Death

2015-01-04

Age At Death

First Name

Deante

Last Name

Mardell Smith

Last Updated

07/06/2026

Case Description

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On January 4, 2015, a fatal shooting incident occurred in Columbia, Missouri, claiming the life of Deante Mardell Smith. The 17-year-old male was found suffering from a gunshot wound on a Sunday, marking a violent start to the year for the local community. The shooting took place under circumstances that would later be scrutinized in court to determine the intent and culpability of the individual handling the weapon.

Investigations revealed that Smith had sustained a gunshot wound to the ...

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http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/crime/shooting-victim-turns-himself-in-to-police-on-weapons-charge/article_580cf2b0-b618-5a3d-9ee8-fab804255f47.html

http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/crime/columbia-man-accused-of-manslaughter-in-sunday-shooting/article_97453e1d-7aaa-54f9-b3f4-5283a8e4d61e.html

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Deante Mardell Smith

Case from Columbia, MO dated Jan 04, 2015

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