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Deleone Smith, a 25-year-old Black / African American male, died on September 9, 2014, in Waterbury, Connecticut, following a violent altercation. The incident that led to his death unfolded outside a liquor store where he and another man, Alejandro Hernandez, had a confrontation.
According to witness statements provided to the police, the dispute escalated to a physical level. It was reported that Smith put a gun to Hernandez's throat. In response, Hernandez, a convicted drug dealer, dre ...Read More
According to witness statements provided to the police, the dispute escalated to a physical level. It was reported that Smith put a gun to Hernandez's throat. In response, Hernandez, a convicted drug dealer, dre ...Read More
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Deleone Smith
Male
Black / African American
Waterbury
CT
2014-09-09
25
Deleone
Smith
11/06/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about the ripple effects a tragic event like Deleone Smith's shooting has o... ...Read More
06/06/2024
06/06/2024
I’ve been following the discussions about Deleone Smith’s tragic death, and I keep thinking abou... ...Read More
12/03/2023
12/03/2023
I've been following the Deleone Smith case, and I just can’t stop thinking about how the community... ...Read More
06/24/2023
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