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Alton Smith

Case from Fayetteville, NC dated Nov 09, 2020

Victim Details

Alton Smith

Male

Black / African American

Fayetteville

NC

2020-11-09

82

Alton

Smith

06/20/2026

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Alton Smith, an 82-year-old man from Fayetteville, NC, tragically passed away on November 9, 2020. He was found dead in his home on Bandore Circle in east Fayetteville, after a shooting incident that occurred around 11:15 a.m. Smith's grandson, who was hiding in a bedroom at the time, called 911 to report the shooting. According to the grandson, Smith had opened the front door just before the shots were fired.

The investigation into Smith's death led to the arrest of Kenneth Adolph Wright ...
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  • WRAL.com: Suspect sought in 82-year-old Cumberland man's slaying :: WRAL.com
  • Alton Smith, age 82 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    It's been over two years since Alton Smith's tragic passing, and my heart still goes out to his fami... ...Read More
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    It's really troubling to think about how such a senseless act has impacted Mr. Smith's family and th... ...Read More
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