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Orlando Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 08, 2020

Victim Details

Orlando Smith

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-07-08

22

Orlando

Smith

07/22/2026

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Orlando Smith, a 22-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 8, 2020, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Austin neighborhood, where Smith was fatally shot while inside a vehicle. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, prompting a thorough investigation by local authorities.

In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials launched an extensive investigation to identify the perpetrator. The investigation led to the ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed in Austin shooting
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 9 shot Wednesday in Chicago
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