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Dequal Smiley

Case from Jacksonville, FL dated May 12, 2017

Victim Details

Dequal Smiley

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Jacksonville

FL

2017-05-12

17

Dequal

Smiley

07/05/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On May 12, 2017, 17-year-old Dequal Smiley was shot and killed at the Canopy Creek Apartments on Jacksonville's Northside. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:30 a.m. that morning. When they arrived, they found Dequal in the parking lot towards the back of the apartment complex, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was quickly transported to a hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

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