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Ethan Smith

Case from Duson, LA dated Oct 26, 2018

Victim Details

Ethan Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Duson

LA

2018-10-26

29

Ethan

Smith

06/28/2026

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In the small community of Duson, Louisiana, the life of 29-year-old Ethan 'Duke' Smith was tragically cut short on the evening of Friday, October 26, 2018. Smith, a male resident of the area, was found outside his home on Toby Mouton Road suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and he was quickly transported to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Smith succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

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  • KLFY: Four people have been arrested in shooting death of Duson man
  • Two teens indicted for murder in Duson shooting - KATC
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