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Derek Smith

Case from Wedgefield, SC dated Sep 18, 2022

Victim Details

Derek Smith

Male

Black / African American

Wedgefield

SC

2022-09-18

44

Derek

Smith

06/24/2026

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In the quiet community of Wedgefield, South Carolina, the life of Derek Smith, a 44-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short on September 18, 2022. His death, which resulted from a violent drive-by shooting, sent ripples of concern and sorrow through the local area. The incident was not a random act of violence but is believed to have stemmed from an earlier confrontation that escalated with fatal consequences.

Following the shooting, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office launched a homi ...
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  • WTGS: 'It's unreal:' Family of Sumter man killed in drive-by shooting seeks answers
  • https://www.wistv.com: Sumter Co. deputies investigating deadly drive-by shooting
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