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On February 20, 2023, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Sanford Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at 218 Simmons Street in Sanford, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds: 72-year-old Joseph Thomas "JT" Smith and 19-year-old Ty'Shawn Anthony Smith. Both victims were transported to Central Carolina Hospital, where Joseph Smith succumbed to his injuries, while Ty'Shawn Smith was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg and was exp ...Read More
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Joseph Thomas JT Smith
Male
Black / African American
Sanford
NC
2023-02-20
72
Joseph
Thomas JT Smith
11/20/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone in the community heard any updates about the investigation into JT Smith's murder? It's b... ...Read More
02/11/2024
02/11/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been closely following the case of JT Smith and his grandson Ty'Shawn, and som... ...Read More
05/14/2023
I've been closely following the case of JT Smith and his grandson Ty'Shawn, and som... ...Read More
05/14/2023
