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Gwendolyn Faye Smith

Case from Louisville, KY dated Jun 30, 2023

Victim Details

Gwendolyn Faye Smith

Female

White / Caucasian

Louisville

KY

2023-06-30

44

Gwendolyn

Faye Smith

Yes

06/24/2026

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Gwendolyn Faye Smith, a 44-year-old White female from Louisville, Kentucky, tragically lost her life on Friday, June 30, 2023, in a senseless act of violence. Remembered as a vibrant and dedicated mother and sister, her unexpected death left her family and community in profound grief.

On that fateful evening, Smith was in her Southside home when a single bullet pierced through the ceiling from an upstairs apartment, striking her in the chest. Despite immediate medical attention, she succu ...
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  • WLKY: Woman dead after being shot in Southside home identified by coroner; suspect in custody
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    Anyone else deeply moved by the community's response to Gwen's tragic passing? It’s clear that she... ...Read More
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