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DeQual Anthony Smiley

Case from Jacksonville, FL dated May 12, 2017

Victim Details

DeQual Anthony Smiley

Male

Black / African American

Jacksonville

FL

2017-05-12

17

DeQual

Anthony Smiley

07/12/2026

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DeQual Anthony Smiley, a 17-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, tragically lost his life on May 12, 2017. The incident occurred at the Canopy Creek Apartments on Harts Road. According to reports, Smiley was shot in the head around 8:15 a.m. while outside the apartment complex. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found Smiley with life-threatening injuries. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • WJAX: Jacksonville man dies after shot in head, officials still searching for suspect
  • jacksonville.com: Canopy Creek Apartments shooting victim dies; he was 17
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