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Lajarvious Smith

Case from Springfield, IL dated Jan 04, 2025

Victim Details

Lajarvious Smith

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

IL

2025-01-04

31

Lajarvious

Smith

06/26/2026

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On the evening of January 4, 2025, Lajarvious Earl Smith, a 31-year-old African American man from Springfield, Illinois, lost his life to gun violence. At approximately 7:44 p.m., the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of shots fired in the 2800 block of East Carpenter Street. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a vehicle had transported two individuals to HSHS St. John's Hospital after being fired upon. Lajarvious Smith sustained multiple serious gunshot wounds and was pro ...
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  • 103.7 WDBR: UPDATE: Springfield man dies from gunshot wounds after 50+ shots fired at vehicle | 103.7 WDBR
  • WAND-TV: Over 50 shots fired, 1 killed in Springfield
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    I've been thinking a lot about how Lajarvious was such a dedicated barber at Skillz Barber Shop. It'... ...Read More
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    It's truly devastating how quickly life can change in the blink of an eye. I grew up in Springfield ... ...Read More
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