Roger Smith Jr

Murdered

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Case Description
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A man if found fatally shot on a porch
On July 8, 2017, Roger Smith Jr., aged 33, was found fatally shot on the porch of a residence located at 35 Oakdale Avenue in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred early in the morning, at approximately 5:20 a.m. Roger was pronounced dead at the scene due to the gunshot wound. The Akron Police Department launched an investigation, but as of now, the case remains unsolved.

Roger Smith Jr.'s death has been included in the Ohio Attorney General’s cold case database, which aims to bring rene ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Roger Smith Jr

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    2017-07-08

    2017-07-08

    1984-04-05

    33

    Roger

    Smith Jr

    Black

    Brown

    6' 00

    200

    10/29/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone know if there is a Facebook page for Roger? I'd love to connect with fellow fans and sta... ...Read More
    12/17/2023
    We are reaching out to the public with a plea for assistance in solving the murder of Roger. His unt... ...Read More
    11/28/2023