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Taj Kareem Smith

Case from Houston, TX dated Nov 12, 2014

Victim Details

Taj Kareem Smith

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2014-11-12

17

Taj

Kareem Smith

07/10/2026

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Taj Kareem Smith, a 17-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on November 12, 2014, in Houston, TX. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear, and it took some time for authorities to piece together what happened.

Investigations revealed that Taj was involved in drug-related activities. He was known to law enforcement for his involvement in drug trafficking, specifically with possession and intent to distribute PCP. On the day of his d ...
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  • KPRC: Cold case update: Man charged with capital murder in teen’s shooting death in 2014, sheriff says
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