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De’Arreis DD Smith

Case from Bay-saint-louis, MS dated Apr 30, 2023

Victim Details

De’Arreis “DD” Smith

Male

Black / African American

Bay-saint-louis

MS

2023-04-30

18

De’Arreis

DD Smith

07/29/2026

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On an early Sunday morning in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, what began as a joyous after-prom celebration ended in tragedy, forever altering the lives of many young people and their families. De’Arreis “DD” Smith, an 18-year-old male, was among those whose bright futures were violently cut short on April 30, 2023. Smith, a senior at Hancock High School, was looking forward to his upcoming graduation and had plans to join the military. Described as a loving and happy person who enjoyed making ...
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  • WDSU: Family and friends remember Bay St. Louis teens shot to death
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    I'm struggling to wrap my head around how the justice system handled Cameron Brand before this trage... ...Read More
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    I've been following the tragic events in Bay St. Louis and my heart goes out to the families and fri... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about what De'Arreis Smith's parents must be going through. Losing a child und... ...Read More
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