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Brandon Gray

Death by Force
Case Description
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Brandon Gray, a 31-year-old man from New Kensington, PA, was fatally shot on March 14, 2015, at the Garden Inn in New Stanton, PA. He was transported to Forbes Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident occurred during what appeared to be a drug deal gone wrong.

Christopher Smarr, a 17-year-old at the time, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide, robbery, receiving stolen property, and carrying a firearm without a license. Smarr was later convicted of first-degree and ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Brandon Gray

    Male

    Black / African American

    New-stanton

    PA

    2015-03-14

    31

    Brandon

    Gray

    11/09/2025

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    Wow, this case really highlights how deeply tangled and devastating these drug-related crimes can be... ...Read More
    02/02/2025
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