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Shaka Nesmith

Case from Rochester, NY dated Jun 23, 2021

Victim Details

Shaka Nesmith

Male

Black / African American

Rochester

NY

2021-06-23

26

Shaka

Nesmith

07/05/2026

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In the summer of 2021, a young man's life was cut short by violence on the streets of Rochester, New York. Shaka Nesmith, a 26-year-old male, was fatally shot on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The incident that claimed his life also involved another man who was shot but survived his injuries.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain scarce in publicly available online sources. Information regarding the specific location of the shooting, a potential motive, or any leads on w ...
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  • WHAM: Two men shot, one fatally, at Rochester intersection
  • Shaka Nesmith killed in drive-by shooting in Rochester NY
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    I’ve been following Shaka Nesmith’s case, and my thoughts are really with his family and friends... ...Read More
    07/29/2023
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    I've been thinking about the intersection where this horrific event took place, and... ...Read More
    04/06/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the ripple effects gun violence has in our communities, and Shaka N... ...Read More
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