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Jerry Smith

Case from Bogalusa, LA dated Oct 14, 2022

Victim Details

Jerry Smith

Male

Black / African American

Bogalusa

LA

2022-10-14

15

Jerry

Smith

06/29/2026

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In the fall of 2022, a high school homecoming football game in Bogalusa, Louisiana, became the backdrop for a tragedy that cut short the life of a young man. On the evening of October 14, 15-year-old Jerry Smith was fatally shot outside Bogalusa High School's stadium as the homecoming game was underway. The incident sent shockwaves through the community, prompting an intense investigation into the violence that had erupted at a student event.

Authorities soon identified suspects in connec ...
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  • https://www.wafb.com: Bogalusa police seek 3 ‘persons of interest’ in football stadium shooting; slain teen identified
  • wwltv.com: 15-year-old killed in shooting outside of Bogalusa High School football game
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