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Ridge Smith

Case from North-charleston, SC dated Oct 31, 2014

Victim Details

Ridge Smith

Male

Black / African American

North-charleston

SC

2014-10-31

23

Ridge

Smith

07/09/2026

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In the quiet darkness of a North Charleston street, the life of 23-year-old Ridge Smith was tragically cut short on October 31, 2014. Smith, a resident of the city, was found the victim of a fatal shooting, a violent end to a young life that would leave a lasting impact on his community. The incident was quickly determined to be a homicide, prompting a thorough investigation by the North Charleston Police Department.

The circumstances surrounding Smith's death were deeply troubling to tho ...
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  • Family identifies victim in deadly N. Charleston shooting
  • Ridge Smith - Obituary - Murray's Mortuary
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