Cortez Smith

Death by Force

Cortez Smith, an 18-year-old resident of Baltimore, was killed on August 2, 2009, in the 800 block of Allendale Street. He was found fatally shot, and his death contributed to the wave of violence that Baltimore was experiencing at the time. The city, during that year, struggled with high crime rates and numerous homicides, particularly impacting young men like Cortez. Despite police efforts, many of these homicides, including Smith's, remained unsolved, reflecting the broader challenges faced b ...Read More

HOMICIDE VICTIMS IN CITY IDENTIFIED - Baltimore Sun