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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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Brandon J Smith
Male
Black / African American
Champaign
IL
2017-09-01
19
Brandon
Smith
11/14/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about Brandon J. Smith’s tragic death, and my heart goes out to his loved... ...Read More
08/25/2024
08/25/2024
I've been following the case of Brandon J. Smith, and I keep thinking about the impact on his family... ...Read More
05/21/2024
05/21/2024
Did anyone else catch the details about how quickly the police were on the scene? It was said that o... ...Read More
01/12/2024
01/12/2024
