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James Smith

Case from Toledo, OH dated Jun 24, 2020

Victim Details

James Smith, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Toledo

OH

2020-06-24

19

James

Smith

06/26/2026

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James Smith Jr., a 19-year-old male from Toledo, OH, tragically lost his life on June 24, 2020. He was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound near the Moody Manor apartment complex and Page Street. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. The incident was part of a series of shootings in the area, as James Smith Sr., his father, was also shot and killed two days earlier in east Toledo.

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    It's so devastating to read about young lives lost to senseless violence. My thoughts are with the f... ...Read More
    09/29/2023
    I was reading about the tragic case of James Smith Jr. and my heart goes out to his family. Losing n... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of James Smith Jr. and his father for a while now, and it just hits so ... ...Read More
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