Deante Mardell Smith

Death by Force

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 ...Read More

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