Brayden Smith

Murdered
Case Description
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On December 31, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee, three-year-old Brayden Smith was fatally struck by a stray bullet while inside his family's apartment. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. in the Edgewater Cove neighborhood when a bullet pierced a window, hitting Brayden as he watched television. He was immediately transported to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries on January 3, 2024.

Authorities believe the bullet originated from "celebratory ...Read More
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  • New York Post: Boy, 3, killed by stray bullet caused by ‘celebratory gunfire’ on New Year’s Eve

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    Victim Details

    Brayden Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Memphis

    TN

    2023-12-31

    3

    Brayden

    Smith

    12/26/2024

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    I can't stop thinking about how devastating it must be for Brayden's family during this time. It's u... ...Read More
    12/07/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how this could have happened to little Brayden while he was just at home... ...Read More
    08/27/2024
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