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Jacob Smith

Case from Charleston, WV dated May 24, 2020

Victim Details

Jacob Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Charleston

WV

2020-05-24

80

Jacob

Smith

06/24/2026

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In a quiet home on Lick Branch Road in Charleston, West Virginia, the life of 80-year-old Jacob A. Smith, a White male, came to an unexpected and violent end. On the evening of May 24, 2020, what began as an apparent altercation within the family escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving a family fractured and a community in search of answers. The tranquility of the residence was shattered by the sound of gunfire, a tragic conclusion to a dispute that had simmered within its walls.

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  • Elderly man shot and killed by relative; name released
  • WOWK 13 News: Update: 80-year-old man killed in Kanawha County shooting, victim identified
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    Wow, this case is such a whirlwind, and my heart really goes out to Jacob Smith's family. I can't ev... ...Read More
    08/29/2024
    I just can’t stop thinking about how difficult this must be for Jacob Smith's family. It's truly a... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the updates on the Jacob A. Smith case in Charleston, WV? I've been t... ...Read More
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