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Raymelle Smith

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Jul 04, 2014

Victim Details

Raymelle Jake Smith

Male

Black / African American

Charlotte

NC

2014-07-04

31

Raymelle

Smith

06/25/2026

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Raymelle Jake Smith, a 31-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 4, 2014, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the northern part of the city, where Smith was fatally shot. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply distressing for his family and the community.

Following the incident, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department swiftly launched an investigation. On July 5, 2014, Terry Laney was arrested in connection with the shooting. L ...
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  • Man killed in north Charlotte shooting - WBTV
  • Raymelle Jake Smith, age 31 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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