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Bret Austin Patrick

Case from Roswell, NM dated May 02, 2021

Victim Details

Bret Austin Patrick

Male

White / Caucasian

Roswell

NM

2021-05-02

27

Bret

Austin Patrick

07/04/2026

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On May 2, 2021, in Roswell, New Mexico, a tragic incident resulted in the death of Bret Austin Patrick, a 27-year-old resident. The events leading to his death were marked by violence and culminated in a fatal shooting.

The suspect in this case is Christopher Smiley, a 32-year-old individual who was subsequently charged with first-degree murder in connection with Patrick's death. According to the reports, the fatal shooting occurred at an Allsups convenience store in Roswell. Smiley alleg ...
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  • Suspect in fatal shooting located, arrested | Roswell Daily Record
  • Bret Austin Patrick, age 27 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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