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Riley Smith

Case from Burlington, IA dated Nov 11, 2020

Victim Details

Riley Smith

Female

White / Caucasian

Burlington

IA

2020-11-11

24

Riley

Smith

06/21/2026

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On the night of November 11, 2020, in Burlington, Iowa, 24-year-old Caucasian female Riley Smith was fatally shot in her home. Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered her deceased at the scene. A 26-year-old man, who was also at the residence, was found with injuries and transported to a nearby hospital. The initial investigation into the shooting was a collaborative effort between local law enforcement and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

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  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
  • wqad.com: Woman killed, man injured in Burlington shooting
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