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Acea Smith

Case from Akron, OH dated May 17, 2015

Victim Details

Acea Smith

November 26, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Akron

OH

2015-05-17

2015-05-17

1982-04-21

33

Acea

Smith

Black

Brown

5' 11

210

06/22/2026


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A man is found fatally shot
On May 17, 2015, 33-year-old Acea Smith was fatally shot in Akron, Ohio. The incident took place at approximately 7:23 p.m. in front of 557 Wildwood Avenue. Responding officers found Smith at the scene, and he was later pronounced dead. Acea Smith was described as having black hair, brown eyes, and being 5' 11" tall, weighing around 210 pounds. The Akron Police Department has been leading the investigation into his homicide.

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  • Akron man shot in drive-by shooting dies at hospital - cleveland.com
  • Akron man killed in shooting | wkyc.com
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