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James David Smith

Case from Waterbury, CT dated May 13, 2021

Victim Details

James David Smith

Male

Black / African American

Waterbury

CT

2021-05-13

25

James

David Smith

06/30/2026

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James David Smith, a 25-year-old Black male, had recently relocated from New York to Waterbury, Connecticut, embarking on a new chapter in his life. He was a creative individual, working as a DJ and using drones to produce music videos. On the evening of May 13, 2021, while moving into his new apartment on Chestnut Avenue, his promising future was tragically cut short. Shortly before 8 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered Smith suffering fro ...
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  • Connecticut Post: Police: Waterbury homicide victim recently moved to city
  • courant.com: Waterbury man dead after being shot in head Thursday evening
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