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William Smith

Case from Houston, TX dated Nov 15, 2021

Victim Details

William Smith

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2021-11-15

26

William

Smith

07/18/2026

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William Smith, a 26-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on November 15, 2021. He was fatally shot in a parking lot following a brief argument with another man. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. in the 9800 block of Meadowglen Lane near Elmside Drive. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect, Jahleel Kirksey, aged 23, was arrested and charged with murder on November 17, 2021. According to the Houston Police Department, Kirksey and Smith had a disagre ...
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  • Houston Chronicle: Man fatally shot in west Houston
  • https://twitter.com/houstonpolice/status/1460481312943390725
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