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Derric Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 12, 2018

Victim Details

Derric Smith

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-05-12

41

Derric

Smith

07/12/2026

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Derric Smith, a 41-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 12, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. Born on November 17, 1976, Derric was the son of John Magee and Phyllis Smith Anderson. His untimely death has been a subject of investigation and legal proceedings, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his demise.

On the morning of May 12, 2018, Derric Smith was found dead in his home in Chicago. The initial reports indicated that he had suffered multiple injuries ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed, woman wounded in Burnside shooting
  • 3 killed, 7 wounded in shootings Friday night, Saturday morning
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