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Quentin William Smith

Death by Force
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On December 4, 2017, Quentin William Smith, a 17-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed in a shooting incident. The event unfolded in the Hilltop area of Columbus, where police were initially called to the 200 block of S. Eureka Avenue at approximately 9:28 a.m. in response to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers determined that the shooting had actually occurred in the 200 block of S. Wayne Avenue, where an abandoned silver SUV was found running. Shortly thereafter, Quen ...Read More
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Police ID man killed inside house by stray bullet from Hilltop shooting
  • Man dies by stray bullet from shooting that also killed teen
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    Victim Details

    Quentin William Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2017-12-04

    17

    Quentin

    William Smith

    11/12/2025

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