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Cornelius Smith

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Sep 20, 2019

Victim Details

Cornelius Smith

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2019-09-20

17

Cornelius

Smith

07/05/2026

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In the late summer of 2019, the life of 17-year-old Cornelius 'Mickey' Smith was tragically cut short in New Orleans. A senior at International High School, Cornelius was known for his fun-loving nature, his passion for sports, and his academic diligence as an honor roll student. He had a bright future ahead, with aspirations of playing on the school's basketball team, graduating, and pursuing a college education. His warm smile and kind spirit endeared him to his family and friends, who remembe ...
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  • WDSU: NOPD make arrest in City Park shooting where 1 person was killed, 5 injured
  • NOLA.com: Two teens and adult man ID'd as 3 victims shot dead in New Orleans over violent weekend
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    I’ve been following Cornelius "Mickey" Smith’s case closely and I just can’t stop thinking abo... ...Read More
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    I was thinking about the days leading up to that tragic morning. Cornelius had so much going for him... ...Read More
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