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Douglas William Smith

Case from Waller, TX dated May 23, 2021

Victim Details

Douglas William Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Waller

TX

2021-05-23

18

Douglas

William Smith

07/20/2026

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Douglas William Smith, an 18-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity from Waller, Texas, tragically passed away on May 23, 2021. He was a dedicated volunteer firefighter with the Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department. The circumstances surrounding his death involved a shooting incident on Bowler Road in Waller County.

Joshua Michael Hahn, a former University of Houston deputy fire marshal and volunteer firefighter in Waller County, was arrested in connection with Smith's death. Hahn was charg ...
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  • gofundme.com: Douglas Smith Funeral Expenses, organized by Chance Herrera
  • KPRC: Volunteer firefighter killed by deputy fire marshal in shooting in Waller County
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