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Deleon Alonso Smith

Case from Houston, TX dated Sep 01, 2015

Victim Details

Deleon Alonso Smith

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2015-09-01

19

Deleon

Alonso Smith

07/29/2026

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Deleon Alonso Smith, a 19-year-old African American male from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on September 1, 2015. The incident occurred when Smith accidentally shot himself while posing for a selfie with a gun. According to reports, Smith was at an apartment in southwest Houston, taking photographs with a firearm when it accidentally discharged, resulting in a fatal gunshot wound to his throat. The incident happened around 1:30 PM, and Smith's cousin was in another room at the time of ...
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  • Houston teenager fatally shoots himself while taking a selfie with a gun
  • Teen Holding Gun While Taking 'Selfies' Fatally Shot - CBS News
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