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Randall Smith

Case from Minneapolis, MN dated Nov 17, 2021

Victim Details

Randall Smith

Male

Black / African American

Minneapolis

MN

2021-11-17

42

Randall

Smith

07/03/2026

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On the evening of November 17, 2021, the life of Randall Smith, a 42-year-old Black/African American man, was tragically cut short in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A father of two, entrepreneur, and civil rights activist, Smith was a beloved community figure known for his work as the manager of All Square, a grilled-cheese restaurant that is part of a social justice nonprofit aimed at helping formerly incarcerated individuals. He was not just an employee but a graduate of the organization's fellowship ...
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  • kare11.com: Colleagues honor life of activist, restaurant manager fatally shot in Minneapolis
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