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Dakota Austin Smith, a 15-year-old resident of Bradenton, Florida, tragically lost his life on February 20, 2014. Dakota, who had moved to Bradenton from Kansas City, Kansas in 2010, was a freshman at Horizons Academy High School. He was known for his kind and caring nature, often helping others and expressing himself through poetry. His untimely death left a profound impact on his family, friends, and the community.

On the evening of February 20, 2014, Dakota was shot and killed near his ...Read More
Victim Details

Dakota Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Bradenton

FL

2014-02-20

15

Dakota

Smith

11/07/2025