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Semajay Smith

Case from Harrisburg, PA dated Oct 14, 2020

Victim Details

Semajay Smith

Female

Black / African American

Harrisburg

PA

2020-10-14

19

Semajay

Smith

07/17/2026

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Semajay Zaniyah "Maj" Smith, a 19-year-old woman from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on October 14, 2020. She was known for her vibrant personality, love for sports, and her involvement in her community. Semajay was shot and killed on the 2600 block of Derry Street in Harrisburg. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m., and she was found in a bedroom on the second floor of a building owned by the suspect.

The Harrisburg Police Department quickly arrested 49-year-old Frank ...
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  • pennlive: Coroner rules shooting of Harrisburg woman a homicide
  • pennlive: Man charged with fatally shooting woman Wednesday in Harrisburg: police
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