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Richard Ernest Smith

Case from Fountain-inn, SC dated Feb 10, 2023

Victim Details

Richard Ernest Smith

Male

Fountain-inn

SC

2023-02-10

72

Richard

Ernest Smith

06/26/2026

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In the quiet community of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, a tragic event unfolded on February 10, 2023, ending the life of 72-year-old Richard Ernest Smith. A male resident of the town, Mr. Smith was fatally wounded in a triple shooting that also claimed the life of his 45-year-old son, Andrew Paul Smith. A third individual, a woman whose identity has been protected, was also shot but survived the violent encounter.

The incident drew a swift response from law enforcement, who found the two ...
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