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Deleone Smith

Case from Waterbury, CT dated Sep 09, 2014

Victim Details

Deleone Smith

Male

Black / African American

Waterbury

CT

2014-09-09

25

Deleone

Smith

07/01/2026

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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 ...
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  • Courant Community: Waterbury Police Make Arrest In Fatal Shooting
  • Man Arrested In Deadly Double Shooting In Waterbury | fox61.com
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