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Raymelle Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Raymelle Smith

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Charlotte

    NC

    2014-07-04

    31

    Raymelle

    Smith

    Yes

    11/16/2025

    1


    Area Body Found:
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