Joey Jr. Smith

Death by Force

The homicide of Joey Jr. Smith, aged 35, took place in Philadelphia on October 6, 2014. The incident occurred during a period when Philadelphia's homicide rate had seen fluctuations, with the city experiencing both increases and reductions in violent crime during that decade. In 2014, Philadelphia recorded a significant number of homicides, many of which were attributed to gun violence, disputes, and retaliation. During that time, the overall approach to addressing violence in the city was shift ...Read More