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Caiden Smith

Case from Shreveport, LA dated Aug 09, 2025

Victim Details

Caiden Smith

Male

Black / African American

Shreveport

LA

2025-08-09

12

Caiden

Smith

06/25/2026

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A tragic accident claimed the life of 12-year-old Caiden Connor Smith on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. The young male was at his grandmother's home in the Cedar Grove neighborhood, assisting his older brother with cleaning, when he was involved in an accidental shooting.

Emergency services transported Caiden to Ochsner LSU Health hospital. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after 9 p.m. that evening. The incident has been d ...
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  • https://www.ksla.com: 12-year-old accidentally shoots himself, dies at hospital, Shreveport police say
  • https://www.klfy.com/local/11-year-old-in-louisiana-dies-after-accidently-shooting-himself/
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