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Richard Smith

Case from Mobile, AL dated Jun 24, 2018

Victim Details

Richard Smith

Male

Black / African American

Mobile

AL

2018-06-24

24

Richard

Smith

Yes

07/04/2026

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In the summer of 2018, a young man's life was cut short in a fatal shooting on Mohawk Street. On the night of Sunday, June 24, 2018, police responded to a call of shots fired in the 300 block of the street. Upon their arrival at approximately 11:07 p.m., they discovered 24-year-old Richard Smith inside his vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into the death of Richard Smith led to the identification of two suspects. A few days aft ...
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  • AL.com: Police seeking 2nd suspect in Mohawk Street homicide
  • AL.com: 17-year-old faces murder charge in Mobile homicide
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