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Taylor Sorera Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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Taylor Sorera Smith, a 14-year-old girl from Mount Holly, North Carolina, was tragically shot to death on April 3, 2017. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. in River Street Park, located on N. River Street off of E. Charlotte Avenue. Taylor was found by officers on the ground with gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The park, typically filled with children, became the scene of a devastating crime that shocked the local community.

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  • WSOC: Mount Holly girl killed at park: 2nd person wanted in 14-year-old's shooting death at Mount Holly park
  • Teen charged with murder in killing of 14-year-old Charlotte girl
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    Victim Details

    Taylor Sorera Smith

    Female

    Black / African American

    Mount-holly

    NC

    2017-04-03

    14

    Taylor

    Sorera Smith

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    The community response to Taylor's tragic passing has been truly moving. It's incredibly sad and inf... ...Read More
    01/01/2025
    Does anyone else feel like the role of social media in cases like Taylor's is becoming more signific... ...Read More
    01/03/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following the Taylor Sorera Smith case, and something that's been on my mind... ...Read More
    11/15/2023
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