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Abbaney Matts

Death by Force
Case Description
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Abbaney Matts, a 20-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on February 3, 2020, in Commerce, Texas. She was found dead inside the Pride Rock Residence Hall at Texas A&M University-Commerce, alongside her 19-year-old sister, Deja Matts. The sisters were visiting the dormitory when the incident occurred. Abbaney's 2-year-old son, Allen, was also present and was shot in the leg but survived the attack.

The suspect in the case, Jacques Dshawn Smith, was Abbaney's ex-boyfriend. Smith, aged 2 ...Read More
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  • KHOU: Father of sisters who were killed in Texas A&M University-Commerce dorm room says they were best friends
  • KSAT: 2 women killed, child hurt in shooting at Texas A&M-Commerce dormitory
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    Victim Details

    Abbaney Matts

    Female

    Black / African American

    Commerce

    TX

    2020-02-03

    20

    Abbaney

    Matts

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the tragic case of Abbaney and Deja Matts, and my heart goes out to their family... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
    Has anyone else been keeping up with the contrasting responses from the university after the tragic ... ...Read More
    12/13/2023
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    Deja Matts

    Death: Feb 03, 2020
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