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James Michael Smoot

Case from Goldsboro, NC dated Feb 06, 2022

Victim Details

James Michael Smoot

Male

Black / African American

Goldsboro

NC

2022-02-06

33

James

Michael Smoot

07/05/2026

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James Michael Smoot, a 33-year-old man from Goldsboro, North Carolina, was tragically killed on February 6, 2022. The incident occurred in the 600-block of Bizzell Court, where officers responded to a shooting call just after 5 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Smoot with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of Wayne County EMS, Smoot was pronounced dead at the scene. The case was immediately classified as a homicide, and the Goldsboro police launched an investigation into the circumstances ...
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  • WNCT: Goldsboro man shot multiple times, killed; 18-year-old charged with murder
  • WRAL.com: Goldsboro man killed in shooting, suspect charged with murder :: WRAL.com
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    I've been following the tragic case of James Michael Smoot, and one aspect that has really stuck wit... ...Read More
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