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Michael Ware

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 21, 2018

Victim Details

Michael Ware

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2018-10-21

34

Michael

Ware

07/19/2026

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Michael Ware, a 34-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on October 21, 2018. The incident occurred in the Bammel Village area, where Ware was killed in front of his two children. The suspect, Ronald Roy "Pappa" Smith, 32, was later identified and charged with Ware's murder. Smith was also linked to another murder case from the previous year.

Following Ware's death, law enforcement launched an extensive investigation to apprehend Smith. The Harris County Sheriff ...
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  • KPRC: Father shot, killed in front of children inside parked truck in northwest Harris County, police say
  • Michael Ware, age 34 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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