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Ted Smart

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 28, 2018

Victim Details

Ted J. Smart

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-07-28

26

Ted

Smart

07/20/2026

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Ted J. Smart, a 26-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2018, in Chicago, IL. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and deeply unsettling for the community. Ted was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a neighborhood known for its high crime rates. The initial investigation suggested that the incident might have been a targeted attack, although the exact motive remained unclear at the time.

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  • chicagotribune.com: 5 killed, 13 wounded in Friday, Saturday morning shootings
  • Man fatally shot in Montclare - Chicago Sun-Times
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