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Jason Smith

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Jun 17, 2017

Victim Details

Jason Smith

Male

Black / African American

Des Moines

IA

2017-06-17

30

Jason

Smith

06/27/2026

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In the early morning hours of June 17, 2017, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace on the east side of Des Moines, Iowa, leaving two men dead. One of the victims was Jason Smith, a 30-year-old Black male. The incident, which also claimed the life of 26-year-old Darnell Lee, unfolded around 3 a.m. in the 1800 block of Easton Boulevard, the site of a party that had taken a violent turn.

When police officers arrived at the scene, they were met with a chaotic and hostile crowd. Their initial ...
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  • whotv.com: Police ID Saturday Morning Homicide Victims
  • whotv.com: Two Dead in East Side Shooting; 17th and 18th Homicides of 2017 in Des Moines
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