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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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Taj Smith
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
New Orleans
LA
2015-08-15
18
Taj
Smith
11/17/2025
1
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I just came across the case of Taj Smith, and it really hits home how deeply entrenched the issue of... ...Read More
09/23/2024
09/23/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about Taj Smith's case and the bigger picture surrounding i... ...Read More
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been following the case of Taj Smith, the young man who tragically lost his li... ...Read More
01/14/2023
I've been following the case of Taj Smith, the young man who tragically lost his li... ...Read More
01/14/2023
