Taj Smith

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 15, 2015, 18-year-old Taj Smith was fatally shot in New Orleans East. The incident occurred during a violent year for the city, which was grappling with high levels of gun violence disproportionately affecting young African American men. Taj Smith was found shot, with little information publicly available on suspects or motives in the case. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity.

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    Victim Details

    Taj Smith

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    New Orleans

    LA

    2015-08-15

    18

    Taj

    Smith

    10/23/2024

    1


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    Can anyone provide some information on Taj Smith? I've come across their name in a few articles and ... ...Read More
    07/07/2024
    Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Taj Smith case yet? I've been following the n... ...Read More
    04/18/2023
    I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a memorial planned for Taj. With everything that has hap... ...Read More
    02/08/2023
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