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Richard B Smith Jr

Case from Rock-island, IL dated Nov 14, 2016

Victim Details

Richard B Smith Jr

Male

Rock-island

IL

2016-11-14

37

Richard

B Smith Jr

07/14/2026

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Richard B. Smith Jr., a 37-year-old male from Rock Island, Illinois, tragically lost his life on November 14, 2016. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. in the area of 12th Street and 10th Avenue in Rock Island. Richard B. Smith Jr. sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Alongside him, a 16-year-old juvenile also suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was treated and released from the hospital.

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  • WQAD.com: Arrest made in murder of Richard B. Smith Jr.
  • WQAD.com: Man shot in Rock Island dies from injuries
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