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Major Smith

Case from Lakeland, FL dated Jan 05, 2025

Victim Details

Major Smith

Male

Black / African American

Lakeland

FL

2025-01-05

6

Major

Smith

07/11/2026

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Major Smith, a 6-year-old boy from Lakeland, Florida, tragically lost his life on January 5, 2025, after suffering an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred outside his home in the 200 block of West Crawford Street. Major, who was on the autism spectrum, had just returned from a trip to the store with his father, Myron Smith Sr., and his adult brother, Myron Smith Jr. After exiting their rental vehicle, a gray Nissan Altima, Major managed to reenter the car while his fat ...
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  • wtsp.com: 6-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself in the head, police say
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