In the winter of 2017, the life of James E. Smith Jr., a 33-year-old man from Syracuse, New York, was violently cut short in what should have been the safety of his own home. On a Tuesday in December, a group of individuals forced their way into his residence, and during the course of this home invasion, Smith was fatally shot. The incident, which occurred on December 12, 2017, left his family, including his parents, sister, and three children, grappling with a sudden and tragic loss.
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