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Billy Smith Jr.

Case from Baton Rouge, LA dated Aug 12, 2026

Victim Details

Billy Smith, Jr.

Male

Baton Rouge

LA

2026-08-12

48

Billy

Smith Jr.

08/25/2026

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In the late hours of August 12, 2026, the life of 48-year-old Billy Smith Jr. was tragically cut short in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Responding to a call at approximately 11:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Police Department officers arrived at the 3400 block of Wayne Drive to find an unresponsive male. Smith had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was quickly classified as a homicide, prompting an investigation by law enforcement.

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  • https://www.brla.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24192/8-12-26-Fatal-Shooting-3400-Wayne-Drive
  • Billy Smith Jr., age 48 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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