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Raymelle Smith

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Jul 04, 2014

Victim Details

Raymelle Smith

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Charlotte

NC

2014-07-04

31

Raymelle

Smith

Yes

07/05/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On July 4, 2014, Raymelle Smith, aged 31, was shot and killed in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the northern part of the city, and authorities quickly identified a suspect. A day after the shooting, police arrested Terry Laney, aged 38, and charged him with murder. According to investigators, Smith and Laney knew each other, but further details regarding the motive or circumstances were not disclosed. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department urged anyone with information ...
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  • Police Investigate 4th of July Homicide - WCCB Charlotte's CW
  • Raymelle Jake Smith, age 31 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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