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Larry Smith

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Apr 22, 2014

Victim Details

Larry E. Smith Jr.

Male

Cleveland

OH

2014-04-22

21

Larry

Smith

07/11/2026

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n April 22, 2014, Larry E. Smith Jr., a 21-year-old African American male, was fatally shot in Cleveland, Ohio.he incident occurred at a public housing complex in the Garden Valley neighborhood.mergency responders transported Smith to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
ollowing the shooting, the Cleveland Police Department initiated an investigation to identify the perpetrator and determine the motive behind the crime.espite efforts to gather information and leads, there is ...
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  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Cleveland PD is investigating fatal shooting on Garden Valley
  • https://www.cleveland19.com: 4 Murders in 4 Days: Violent week in Cleveland
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    Has anyone else thought about the importance of community support in Larry E. Smith Jr.'s case? It's... ...Read More
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