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Rodney Smith

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Oct 14, 2019

Victim Details

Rodney Smith

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2019-10-14

29

Rodney

Smith

07/12/2026

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Rodney Smith, a 29-year-old male from Cleveland, OH, tragically died on October 14, 2019. He was shot to death inside United Auto Group at 13801 Miles Avenue. The incident has led to multiple arrests and legal proceedings.

Four men were charged in connection with Rodney Smith's death. Cornell Wilson-Lipscomb, Michael Rudd, Kenny Gunn, and Darryl Mosley were all implicated in the fatal shooting. Wilson-Lipscomb pleaded guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated robbery, ...
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  • WEWS: Man shot, killed at used car dealership in Cleveland
  • cleveland: Employee of Cleveland car dealership accused of fatally shooting man inside business
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