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Tennelle Smith

Death by Force
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A quiet street in Southeast Washington, D.C. was shattered by the sound of gunfire on a Friday night, leaving a community in mourning and a family searching for answers. On August 27, 2021, 43-year-old Tennelle Smith, a resident of Northeast Washington, was discovered inside a vehicle in the 2300 block of Ainger Place SE. She was suffering from gunshot wounds and was rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, her life could not be saved.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m. ...Read More
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  • Washington Post: Two critically wounded, others hurt in late night gunfire, D.C. police say
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    Victim Details

    Tennelle Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2021-08-27

    43

    Tennelle

    Smith

    11/16/2025

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