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Michael Smith

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Feb 12, 2014

Victim Details

Michael Smith

Male

Cleveland

OH

2014-02-12

53

Michael

Smith

06/25/2026

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Michael Smith, a 53-year-old male from Cleveland, OH, tragically died on February 12, 2014. The circumstances surrounding his death were investigated as a murder case.

The investigation revealed that Michael Smith was shot and killed during an encounter with a suspect. Cleveland police officers responded to a call about a possible drug overdose, only to discover that Smith had been shot. The investigation led to the arrest of a suspect, Alton Holloway, who was charged with aggravated mur ...
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  • cleveland.com: Shooting deaths in Cuyahoga County in 2014
  • fox8.com: Homicide Victim Found in Gas Station Bathroom
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