Derrick Smith, a 16-year-old African American male from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, tragically lost his life on February 13, 2019. Derrick, affectionately known as 'Doodie,' was riding his bicycle along Gus Young Avenue on a Wednesday afternoon when he was shot multiple times. He succumbed to his injuries three days later at a local hospital.
The investigation into Derrick's death revealed that he was a victim of gun violence, a pervasive issue in many communities. The authorities launched an
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