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Elijah Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 15, 2024, 12-year-old Elijah Smith tragically lost his life during a shooting at a large house party in National City, California. The event took place at an abandoned residence on N Avenue near East Ninth Street, which had been the site of previous unauthorized gatherings. The party, reportedly advertised on social media, attracted over 100 attendees, predominantly teenagers and young adults.

According to the National City Police Department (NCPD), gunfire erupted shortly ...Read More
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  • ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV: 12-year-old victim's family speaks out after fatal shooting in National City
  • San Diego Union-Tribune: Police identify 12-year-old killed at party in abandoned National City house
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    Victim Details

    Elijah Smith

    Male

    National-city

    CA

    2024-11-15

    12

    Elijah

    Smith

    11/06/2025

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    12/06/2024
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    11/30/2024
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    11/20/2024
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