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Darryl Tarzan Smith

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Aug 13, 2020

Victim Details

Darryl Tarzan Smith

Male

Black / African American

Brooklyn

NY

2020-08-13

29

Darryl

Tarzan Smith

07/03/2026

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Darryl ‘Tarzan’ Smith, a 29-year-old man from Brooklyn, New York, was fatally shot and killed on August 13, 2020. The incident that claimed his life unfolded in what was described as a brazen daytime shooting. Smith was reportedly sitting in a car near Grand Army Plaza when the tragic event occurred. An investigation into the matter led to the arrest of a 15-year-old male, who was subsequently charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

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  • New York Post: Teen boy among eight victims as NYC shooting surge rages on
  • nydailynews.com: Man murdered in car near Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn
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