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Michael Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michael Smith, a 17-year-old African American male from Pembroke, GA, tragically lost his life on November 28, 2020. The incident occurred during a drive-by shooting outside a Nappa Auto Parts Store in Pembroke. Michael was shot and subsequently transported to Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) quickly took charge of the case, leading to the arrest of three suspects: Rakeem Gibbs, Malik Pridgen, and Keondre Howard, all 18 years old at ...Read More
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  • https://www.wtoc.com: GBI makes arrests in fatal Pembroke shooting
  • Michael Smith, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Michael Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pembroke

    GA

    2020-11-28

    17

    Michael

    Smith

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the responses from Michael’s friends and teachers. It’s so ofte... ...Read More
    10/29/2024
    I've been following the Michael Smith case and can't stop thinking about the broader implications it... ...Read More
    07/27/2024
    Has anyone looked into the incident reports from the area around Nappa Auto Parts on the day Michael... ...Read More
    11/16/2023
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