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David Allen Smith

Case from Brandon, FL dated May 13, 2016

Victim Details

David Allen Smith

Male

Brandon

FL

2016-05-13

24

David

Allen Smith

06/27/2026

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David Allen Smith, a 24-year-old resident of Brandon, Florida, tragically lost his life on May 13, 2016, following a violent altercation at the Taiga Nightclub located on Causeway Boulevard. The incident occurred around 1:10 a.m. when Smith and another individual engaged in a heated argument inside the nightclub. The confrontation quickly escalated and moved outside, where Smith was shot at least once. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Smith succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriva ...
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  • WFTS: Brandon man sought in fatal nightclub shooting
  • WFLA: Man arrested in bar shooting that left one dead
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