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Gregory James Smith Jr.

Case from Virginia-beach, VA dated Jan 11, 2023

Victim Details

Gregory James Smith Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Virginia-beach

VA

2023-01-11

33

Gregory

James Smith Jr.

06/25/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on January 11, 2023, a Virginia Beach car crash escalated into a homicide investigation, claiming the life of 33-year-old Gregory James Smith Jr. of Newport News. The incident unfolded near the intersection of Spring and Featherstone Courts when the vehicle Smith was driving crashed into an apartment building. First responders, while attempting to render aid to Smith, discovered what appeared to be a gunshot wound, shifting the nature of the investigation.

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  • News 3 WTKR Norfolk: Family of man killed in VB crash says he was a loving father
  • News 3 WTKR Norfolk: Driver dead after crashing into Virginia Beach apartment building: Police
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