James Iii Smith

Murdered
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James Smith III, a 39-year-old Buffalo resident, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of March 1, 2017, on Pershing Avenue near Best Street. His death marked Buffalo's 12th homicide of that year. Police responded to the incident at around 4 a.m. but details regarding the shooter or motive were not immediately clear. Authorities sought public assistance in solving the case, offering a reward for information that could lead to an arrest. Despite ongoing efforts, the case remains unresolv ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Iii Smith

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Buffalo

    NY

    2017-03-01

    39

    James Iii

    Smith

    10/09/2024


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