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Merv Smith Jr., a 21-year-old male, had only been back in his native Brooklyn for six weeks when his life was cut short by gun violence on March 28, 2024. Originally from Brooklyn, his family had relocated to Georgia in 2018. Described by his mother, Quanisha Lucas, as a caring person who loved his family and friends, Smith was known to be hardworking, outgoing, and someone who would give the shirt off his back to help others.

The man identified as the suspect in Smith's death was 21-year ...Read More
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Victim Details

Merv Smith Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Brooklyn

NY

2024-03-28

21

Merv

Smith Jr.

01/11/2026