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Roger Smith

Case from Lagrange, GA dated Nov 14, 2020

Victim Details

Roger Smith

Male

Black / African American

Lagrange

GA

2020-11-14

47

Roger

Smith

07/06/2026

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In the late afternoon of a Saturday in November 2020, a verbal dispute on Habersham Drive in LaGrange, Georgia, escalated into a fatal shooting. The victim was identified as 47-year-old Roger Smith, a male resident of the city.

According to police reports, the altercation occurred around 3:30 p.m. and involved Smith and a teenage male. Witnesses stated that the argument grew heated, leading to both individuals producing handguns. Multiple shots were fired, and Smith was struck several tim ...
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  • https://www.wtvm.com: LaGrange man killed in alleged afternoon shootout with teen
  • https://www.wtvm.com: Teen wanted in connection with murder on Habersham Dr. in LaGrange
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    I was reading about the tragic loss of Roger Smith, and it got me thinking about the wider community... ...Read More
    07/25/2023
    It's so unsettling to hear about the tragic loss of Roger Smith, especially with the incident happen... ...Read More
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    I read about Roger Smith's tragic shooting, and my heart goes out to his family and friends. It's su... ...Read More
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