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Derrick Devante Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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Derrick Devante Smith, a 24-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on May 28, 2017, in the Holly Heights neighborhood of Gainesville, Florida. The incident occurred around 7:11 p.m. when deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting on Southwest 67th Terrace. Upon arrival, they found Smith lying on the ground, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to revive him, Smith was pronounced dead at UF Health Shands Hospital later th ...Read More
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  • WGFL: Update: Alachua County deputies capture second murder suspect
  • Gainesville Sun: One teen charged, his brother sought in Holly Heights homicide
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    Victim Details

    Derrick Devante Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Gainesville

    FL

    2017-05-28

    24

    Derrick

    Devante Smith

    11/16/2025

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    11/14/2024
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    10/06/2023
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    05/02/2023
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