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Traylynn Smith

Case from Mansfield, OH dated Aug 31, 2019

Victim Details

Traylynn D. Smith

Male

Black / African American

Mansfield

OH

2019-08-31

17

Traylynn

Smith

07/16/2026

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On August 31, 2019, Traylynn D. Smith, a 17-year-old black male from Mansfield, OH, tragically lost his life due to a gunshot wound to the head. He was found in an unnamed alley in the 300 block of W. 3rd Street and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mansfield Division of Police responded to the incident around 9:53 PM and launched an investigation into the homicide.

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  • WEWS: 17-year-old boy shot, killed in Mansfield Saturday night
  • WTTE: Mansfield police working to identify suspect in shooting death of teen
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    Hi everyone,
    I've been following Traylynn's case closely, like many of us here, and something tha... ...Read More
    12/21/2024
    I've been following Traylynn Smith's case since it first happened, and I keep thinking about the rol... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the alley where Traylynn was found. It seems like such a... ...Read More
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