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Brynarius Smith

Case from Athens, GA dated Apr 16, 2022

Victim Details

Brynarius Smith

Male

Black / African American

Athens

GA

2022-04-16

19

Brynarius

Smith

07/11/2026

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In the early hours of a Saturday morning, the life of 19-year-old Brynarius Smith was tragically cut short in Athens, Georgia. On April 16, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Athens-Clarke County police responded to reports of a shooting at the Nellie B. Homes on Cone Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries.

For nearly two years, the investigation into Smith's death continued. Initially, police ...
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