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Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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 ...Read More
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Raymelle Jake Smith
Male
Black / African American
Charlotte
NC
2014-07-04
31
Raymelle
Smith
11/16/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone,
I've been trying to wrap my head around why things like this keep happening in ou... ...Read More
01/01/2025
I've been trying to wrap my head around why things like this keep happening in ou... ...Read More
01/01/2025
Hey everyone,
I’ve been following Raymelle Smith’s case and something that’s been on my min... ...Read More
10/24/2024
I’ve been following Raymelle Smith’s case and something that’s been on my min... ...Read More
10/24/2024
Has anyone else been following the trial of Terry Laney since his arrest in the Raymelle Smith case?... ...Read More
02/22/2023
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