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Darrious Marqua Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of June 30, 2022, at approximately 9:15 PM, Florence Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting at 214 Holt Avenue in Florence, Alabama. Upon arrival, they discovered 35-year-old Darrious Marqua "Poody" Smith critically wounded inside the residence. Smith was promptly transported to North Alabama Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The incident was immediately classified as a homicide, prompting detectives to initiate a thorough investigation. A ...Read More
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  • https://www.waff.com: Florence detectives investigating homicide on Holt Avenue
  • Florence police conducting homicide investigation after shooting
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    Victim Details

    Darrious Marqua Smith

    Male

    Florence

    AL

    2022-06-30

    Darrious

    Marqua Smith

    11/14/2025

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