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Ian Smart, aged 27, was fatally shot on November 17, 2012, in Oakland, California. His death was part of a broader trend of violence that plagued Oakland during 2012, a year in which the city experienced 127 homicides, reflecting the city's continuing struggle with violent crime. The East Oakland area, where Ian was killed, has been particularly hard-hit by violence, which is often linked to social and economic issues, including poverty and gang activity.
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Ian Smart
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Oakland
CA
2012-11-17
27
Ian
Smart
11/21/2025
Area Body Found:
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I'm really struck by the challenges faced by Ian Smart's family and so many others in Oakland around... ...Read More
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
I recently came across Ian Smart's case, and it got me thinking about the larger picture of what was... ...Read More
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
I can't believe it's been over a decade since Ian Smart was tragically taken from his family and fri... ...Read More
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
