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David Loyd Smothers

Case from Attalla, AL dated Oct 07, 2025

Victim Details

David Loyd Smothers

Male

White / Caucasian

Attalla

AL

2025-10-07

40

David

Loyd Smothers

07/13/2026

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In the quiet town of Attalla, Alabama, a deadly encounter unfolded on the morning of October 7, 2025, forever altering the lives of a local family. David Loyd Smothers, a 40-year-old male, was fatally shot while inside his vehicle near the intersection of Burke Avenue and Osborn Street. The incident, which transpired at approximately 10:12 a.m., prompted a swift response from the Attalla Police Department.

Upon their arrival, officers were met by 64-year-old Arthur Reynolds of Foley, who ...
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  • WBMA: Attalla man shot to death by father-in-law, according to police
  • Alabama man allegedly murders son-in-law in Etowah County - Yahoo
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