Tedarrius Quentez Smith

Death by Force

On April 3, 2023, 28-year-old Tedarrius Quentez Smith was fatally shot by a Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident began around 2 p.m. when deputies attempted a traffic stop in Fairfield, suspecting Smith had an outstanding kidnapping warrant. Smith fled, leading deputies on a pursuit that ended near 30th Court North and Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive in the Collegeville area. Upon exiting his vehicle, Smith reportedly pointed a gun at the deputy, who then discharged ...Read More

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