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Kenneth Buck James Smith

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Mar 17, 2023

Victim Details

Kenneth Buck James Smith

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2023-03-17

57

Kenneth

Buck James Smith

07/12/2026

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In the spring of 2023, a senseless act of violence tragically cut short the life of Kenneth 'Buck' James Smith, a 57-year-old man known for his positive and complimentary nature. The incident that led to his untimely death unfolded on Friday, March 17th, in New Orleans, Louisiana, beginning with a simple, kind gesture.

Earlier that day, Smith was at a barbershop on Crowder Boulevard where he offered a compliment to a young boy, calling him a 'king.' This seemingly innocuous comment, howev ...
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  • https://nopdnews.com/getattachment/b1632f9f-5b59-4e0f-b157-771cee5e234d/March-17-through-March-18,-2023/
  • NOLA.com: Pedestrian shot dead on I-10 Service Road at Crowder Boulevard, New Orleans police say
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    Has anyone looked into the significance of Kenneth Smith's nickname "Buck" in this case? It feels li... ...Read More
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