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Roshawn Smith

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Feb 02, 2016

Victim Details

Roshawn Smith

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2016-02-02

2016-02-02

24

Roshawn

Smith

07/07/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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In the late hours of a Monday night, on February 1, 2016, the life of Roshawn Smith, a 24-year-old man, was tragically cut short in a violent act that has since left a void in the hearts of his loved ones. Smith was on the corner of St. Bernard Avenue and Republic Street in New Orleans when he was shot multiple times during a robbery. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but succumbed to his injuries, dying the following day.

Roshawn was a man deeply rooted in his faith and family. He serv ...
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