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Douglas William Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Douglas William Smith

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Waller

    TX

    2021-05-23

    18

    Douglas

    William Smith

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    Reading about Douglas Smith's case really got to me, especially as someone who valu... ...Read More
    01/25/2024
    Has anyone else noticed the community's response to Douglas Smith's memorial? It was really touching... ...Read More
    12/11/2023
    Douglas Smith's tragic passing is just so profoundly upsetting, especially considering his young age... ...Read More
    05/17/2023
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