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Brandon Smith

Case from Champaign, IL dated Sep 01, 2017

Victim Details

Brandon J Smith

Male

Black / African American

Champaign

IL

2017-09-01

19

Brandon

Smith

07/04/2026

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On September 1, 2017, 19-year-old Brandon J. Smith, a young African American male, was fatally shot in Champaign, Illinois. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on the 1200 Block of N. McKinley Avenue. Nearby police officers, who were already in the vicinity, heard multiple gunshots and responded immediately. Upon arrival, they found Brandon J. Smith in critical condition. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.

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    I've been thinking a lot about Brandon J. Smith’s tragic death, and my heart goes out to his loved... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Brandon J. Smith, and I keep thinking about the impact on his family... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else catch the details about how quickly the police were on the scene? It was said that o... ...Read More
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