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Roger Smith

Case from Fort Worth, TX dated Jan 01, 2025

Victim Details

Roger Smith

Male

Black / African American

Fort Worth

TX

2025-01-01

71

Roger

Smith

07/08/2026

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Roger Smith, a 71-year-old African American man from Fort Worth, Texas, was fatally shot on January 1, 2025, while confronting a suspect who was burglarizing his vehicle. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a bingo hall on Crowley Road, where Mr. Smith had just concluded an evening of leisure. Upon noticing someone rummaging through his truck, he approached the individual, leading to a fatal confrontation. Witnesses reported seeing Mr. Smith fall to the ground after an altercation, and t ...
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  • FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth: Fort Worth 71-year-old killed while confronting man stealing from his truck, docs show
  • wfaa.com: Man shot, killed while confronting car burglar, Fort Worth police say
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