In the summer of 2020, the life of 26-year-old Dre’Shun Marcel 'Fat' Smith was tragically cut short. A native of Union County, South Carolina, Smith passed away on June 10, 2020, in his hometown of Union. His death was the result of gun violence.
Dre'Shun Smith, a male who attended Union County High School, was a father to one son, Dre’Shun Smith, Jr. He was survived by his son and several siblings.
His mother, Michelle Smith, had predeceased him.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of the shooting that led to Dre’Shun Smith's death have not been made widely available in public reports. Similarly, information concerning any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the incident has not been publicly released. The investigation into his death remains without publicly announced progress. Community members were left to mourn the loss of a young man described as a relative and friend to many in the area.
