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Samuel Smith Jr.

Case from Aurora, IL dated Nov 06, 2016

Victim Details

Samuel Smith Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Aurora

IL

2016-11-06

64

Samuel

Smith Jr.

07/08/2026

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Samuel Smith Jr., a 64-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on November 6, 2016, in Aurora, Illinois. Born on September 6, 1952, in Waterproof, Louisiana, Samuel was a long-time resident of Aurora. His death was the result of a single gunshot wound, as confirmed by the Kane County Coroner’s Office. On the night of the incident, police responded to a call at Samuel's home on the 800 block of Iowa Avenue at approximately 12:55 a.m. They found him inside the house, suffering fr ...
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  • Legacy.com: Samuel Smith Obituary - Aurora, Illinois | Legacy.com
  • Samuel Smith Jr., age 64 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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