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Richard Darlington Smith

Case from Salisbury, MD dated Feb 16, 2024

Victim Details

Richard Darlington Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Salisbury

MD

2024-02-16

49

Richard

Darlington Smith

07/28/2026

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On a cold February evening in Salisbury, Maryland, the life of 49-year-old Richard Darlington Smith was tragically cut short. On Friday, February 16, 2024, while walking in the 900 block of North Division Street, Smith was shot multiple times. The incident occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m., shattering the night's quiet and leaving a community in shock. Emergency services responded to the scene, but despite their efforts, Smith was pronounced dead. A male resident of Salisbury, his sudden and v ...
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  • WBOC TV: UPDATE: Victim Identified in Deadly Salisbury Shooting
  • 47abc: Salisbury Police investigating fatal shooting on N. Division Street - 47abc
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