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Chad Lajuan Smith Sr.

Case from Louisville, KY dated Jan 21, 2024

Victim Details

Chad Lajuan Smith Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2024-01-21

38

Chad

Lajuan Smith Sr.

Yes

06/25/2026

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In the heart of downtown Louisville, on a Sunday afternoon, the life of Chad Lajuan Smith Sr. was tragically cut short. On January 21, 2024, the 38-year-old Black man was found in the 400 block of South Fourth Street, having been shot multiple times. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene, a vibrant area typically bustling with activity near Fourth Street Live!. His death was quickly ruled a homicide by the Louisville Metro Police Department prompting an immediate and intensive investigation ...
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  • whas11.com: LMPD: Man arrested, charged in connection to homicide near Fourth Street Live!
  • WDRB: 33-year-old man arrested, charged with murder in killing near Fourth Street Live! in Louisville
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    I'm really feeling for Chad "Chez" LaJuan Smith Sr.'s family and friends right now. I can't even ima... ...Read More
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