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Darren Dewayne Smith

Case from Dallas, TX dated Apr 24, 2020

Victim Details

Darren Dewayne Smith

Male

Dallas

TX

2020-04-24

55

Darren

Dewayne Smith

07/18/2026

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Darren Dewayne Smith, a 55-year-old man from Dallas, Texas, died on April 24, 2020. He was fatally shot by a homeowner, Luis Solis-Cuevas, who claimed Smith was burglarizing a shed behind his home. When confronted, Solis-Cuevas fired shots at Smith, who then fled in his vehicle before crashing. Smith was found shot to death inside the car. Solis-Cuevas was charged with manslaughter for "recklessly" firing his gun.

The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. when police were called for a wel ...
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  • Dallas News: Man faces manslaughter charge after shooting in Far East Dallas
  • wfaa.com: Homeowner arrested after fatally shooting man who allegedly broke into shed, Dallas police say
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