In the summer of 2020, the life of a young Black man, Antonio Smith, was tragically cut short in Chattanooga, Tennessee. At 25 years old, Smith, a male, passed away in early July of that year. An obituary for Antonio Jerome Smith states he passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. However, another source, the National Gun Violence Memorial, lists his date of death as July 6, 2020.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of Smith's death, including the cause and manner, are not available
in the provided online sources. There is also no information available regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with his death. Publicly accessible information does not contain details of any ongoing investigation or whether the case remains open.
Antonio Jerome Smith was a 2013 graduate of Howard High School and was pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. He was a father to a son, Ky'Mani Smith, and a daughter, Kalea Smith. His family, including his parents Anthony Smith, Sr. and Tonja Hodges-Smith, and his siblings, were left to mourn his sudden loss. A private family service was held to honor his memory.
