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Joshua Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 03, 2019

Victim Details

Joshua Smith

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-08-03

19

Joshua

Smith

07/12/2026

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Joshua Smith, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 3, 2019, in Chicago, IL. The circumstances surrounding his death have been the subject of extensive investigation and legal proceedings. Joshua was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a neighborhood known for its high crime rates. The initial investigation suggested that the shooting was not random, but rather a targeted attack, possibly linked to gang-related activities in the area.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed, another wounded in Fernwood shooting: police
  • LEGAL HELP FIRM - TEEN KILLED: Joshua Smith, 19, was shot...
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