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Kennice Smith

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 05, 2015

Victim Details

Kennice Smith

Female

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2015-12-05

13

Kennice

Smith

07/24/2026

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Kennice Smith, a 13-year-old girl from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on December 5, 2015, due to a drive-by shooting. Kennice was shot while standing in her driveway in the Alief neighborhood of Houston. The incident occurred during the evening, and Kennice was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other teenagers who were present at the time were also shot but survived their injuries.

The investigation into Kennice's death revealed that the shooting was a result of a targeted atta ...
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  • Fatal Houston Shooting at 12526 Ashford River
  • Houston Chronicle: Girl killed in W. Houston drive-by shooting
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