On September 5, 2016, Charles Smith III, a 22-year-old African American male, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, where Smith and another 22-year-old African American male, Dequan Trimble, were killed in a mass shooting that also left three others injured.
The shooting was part of a violent 21-hour period in Chicago, during which 31 people were shot, nine of them fatally.
Details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the identities of the suspects and any arrests made, have not been publicly disclosed. As of the latest available information, no suspects have been identified or apprehended in connection with the deaths of Charles Smith III and Dequan Trimble.
Charles Smith III is remembered by friends and family as a loyal and genuine individual who was always making others laugh. He was described as a fun person to be around and a real friend. The community continues to mourn his loss and seeks justice for the victims of this tragic event.
