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Erik Alford-Smith

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated May 25, 2023

Victim Details

Erik Alford-Smith

Male

Black / African American

Saint-louis

MO

2023-05-25

22

Erik

Alford-Smith

07/04/2026

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In the Penrose neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, the morning of May 25, 2023, was shattered by violence that claimed the life of 22-year-old Erik Alford-Smith. Alford-Smith, a male, was fatally shot in the head around 11 a.m. in the 4800 block of Margaretta Avenue.

Following the shooting, authorities discovered Alford-Smith in a nearby alley on the 4800 block of Farlin Avenue. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident was classified as a ...
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  • https://www.kmov.com: Man identified in fatal shooting in North City alley
  • FOX 2: Man dies in St. Louis after gunshot to the head
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