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Tommy E. Smith

Case from Arcola, IL dated Jan 11, 2015

Victim Details

Tommy E. Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Arcola

IL

2015-01-11

39

Tommy

E. Smith

07/06/2026

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Tommy E. Smith, a 39-year-old man from Arcola, Illinois, tragically passed away on January 11, 2015. He was involved in a fatal shooting incident with Arcola police officers who were responding to a domestic disturbance call. When the officers arrived at the scene, Smith confronted them armed with an assault rifle and a handgun. The police opened fire, resulting in Smith's death.

The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on January 11, 2015, and the Illinois State Police took over the i ...
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