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Anthony Charles Smith

Case from Greensboro, NC dated Oct 08, 2016

Victim Details

Anthony Charles Smith

Male

Black / African American

Greensboro

NC

2016-10-08

51

Anthony

Charles Smith

07/10/2026

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Anthony Charles Smith, a 51-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on October 8, 2016, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Smith was employed as an armed security guard at a Food Lion store located at 2316 E. Market Street. On the evening of the incident, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Smith was found unresponsive at the entrance of the store, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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  • Greensboro News & Record: Security guard killed at Greensboro Food Lion remembered for his gentle spirit, kind heart
  • Winston-Salem Journal: Security guard from Winston-Salem fatally shot in Greensboro Food Lion
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