Jaiden Torres Smith

Death by Force

Jaiden Torres Smith, a 16-year-old Black/African American male, was a resident of Springfield, Massachusetts. On November 4, 2023, he became a victim of gun violence in an incident that would ultimately claim his life. For ten days, he fought for survival, but succumbed to his injuries on November 14, 2023.

The shooting cut short a young life and left a community in mourning. The circumstances surrounding the event that led to his death have not been publicly detailed. The loss of a teena ...Read More

Jaiden Torres Smith, age 16 - National Gun Violence Memorial