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Brooke Elizabeth Smith

Case from Gainesville, FL dated May 26, 2026

Victim Details

Brooke Elizabeth Smith

Female

Black / African American

Gainesville

FL

2026-05-26

24

Brooke

Elizabeth Smith

07/17/2026

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In the late spring of 2026, the life of 24-year-old Brooke Elizabeth Smith was tragically cut short in an act of dating violence that highlighted a growing concern in the Gainesville, Florida community. A promising nursing student at the University of Florida, Smith was just weeks away from her graduation. She was described by those who knew her as bright, smart, funny, and kind, a vibrant and genuine soul who lit up every room she entered. Friends remembered her as bubbly, soft, and warm, with ...
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  • https://www.wcjb.com: Victim identified in deadly Gainesville shooting; suspect confirmed dead in Daytona, authorities say
  • WKMG: Body found on Volusia County beach confirmed to be Gainesville homicide suspect, deputies say
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