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Rakwon Smith

Case from Durham, NC dated Aug 09, 2014

Victim Details

Rakwon Smith

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2014-08-09

18

Rakwon

Smith

06/30/2026

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Rakwon Smith, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on August 10, 2014, in Durham, North Carolina. Smith was found in his home on the 600 block of Lee Street, near the intersection with Geer Street. He was taken to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries a few days later. The incident shocked the local community, as Smith was known to be a promising young individual with a bright future ahead of him.

The Durham Police Department quickly laun ...
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  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Durham police charge 16-year-old in murder of teen
  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Man dead after shooting on Lee Street in Durham
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    I've been following Rakwon Smith's case, and it just breaks my heart to think about a young life cut... ...Read More
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    I've been following the Rakwon Smith case for a while, and something that's been tugging at my heart... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find the age of the suspect as shocking as I do? A 16-year-old being charged with f... ...Read More
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