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Robert Smith Jr

Case from Independence, MO dated Jun 12, 2025

Victim Details

Robert Smith Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Independence

MO

2025-06-12

Robert

Smith Jr

07/22/2026

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In the late hours of a Thursday night in Independence, Missouri, a violent home invasion tragically cut short the life of Robert Smith Jr. On June 12, 2025, just before midnight, police were called to a residence on South Brookside Avenue where they discovered a grim scene. Inside the home, three people had been shot. Robert Smith Jr. was found deceased, having been fatally wounded. An adult woman and a juvenile were also found with gunshot wounds; the woman was in critical condition, while the ...
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  • https://fox4kc.com/news/man-charged-in-connection-with-triple-independence-shooting/
  • KSHB 41 Kansas City News: Man charged with 1st-degree murder, other charges in June 12 murder at Independence residence
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