In the spring of 2015, the life of a young Birmingham man was tragically cut short. Corey Smith, a 22-year-old Black male, was killed on Thursday, April 30, 2015. The incident that led to his death unfolded in the 2300 block of 7th Way NW in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on May 19, 1992, and was a father to two children.
The Birmingham Police Department quickly launched a homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding Smith's death.
Their efforts led to the identification of a suspect, another young man from the same city. Corey Washington, a 23-year-old Black male, was taken into custody in connection with the fatal event.
Following his arrest, Washington was charged with murder. A bond was set at $60,000, and he was subsequently held in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail. The memories of Corey Smith's life were cherished by his parents, Anthony and Benita Smith, his sister, and a host of other family members and friends who mourned his untimely passing. A celebration of his life was held on May 9, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Zion City.
