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Clarence Edward Smith

Case from Portland, OR dated Aug 26, 2022

Victim Details

Clarence Edward Smith

Male

Black / African American

Portland

OR

2022-08-26

70

Clarence

Edward Smith

06/29/2026

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Clarence Edward Smith, a 70-year-old resident of Portland, Oregon, was tragically shot and killed on August 26, 2022, in the city's Old Town area. The incident was part of a disturbing trend of increasing homicides in Portland, which saw a record 101 homicides in 2022, surpassing the previous year's total of 92 and the historical peak of 70 set in 1987.

The details surrounding the death of Clarence Edward Smith are stark and highlight the ongoing issues of gun violence in the city. Howeve ...
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  • kgw.com: Portland police identify victim in fatal shooting in Old Town
  • Portland Police: Update: Victim Identified in Old Town Homicide (Photo)
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