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Damar Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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Damar Smith, 27, a male who was Black/African American, was shot on the night of September 14, 2020, in Wilmington’s Prices Run neighborhood. Shortly before 9 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire near Vandever Avenue and Locust Street. They found a 27-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital where he died of his injuries. By the following day, police identified the victim as Damar Smith and confirmed the location and time of the attack, noting that detec ...Read More
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  • The News Journal: Wilmington Police investigate fatal shooting in Price Run section
  • Wilmington Police identify city's latest gun violence fatality
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    Victim Details

    Damar Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Wilmington

    DE

    2020-09-14

    27

    Damar

    Smith

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following Damar's case, and his talent and passion for music really hit home for me. It'... ...Read More
    08/05/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about Day-Day's close-knit circle of friends and the suppo... ...Read More
    04/02/2024
    Lately, I've been reflecting on how much talent this world lost with Damar's passing. Here was a you... ...Read More
    01/15/2023
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