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Tuquan L. Smith

Case from Minneapolis, MN dated Aug 15, 2021

Victim Details

Tuquan L. Smith

Male

Black / African American

Minneapolis

MN

2021-08-15

32

Tuquan

L. Smith

07/04/2026

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In the early morning hours of August 15, 2021, a dispute in a fast-food drive-thru in Minneapolis tragically escalated, ending the life of 32-year-old Tuquan L. Smith. A Black male from Woodbury, Minnesota, Smith was in his vehicle at the White Castle on West Lake Street shortly before 2 a.m. when the fatal encounter occurred. An argument broke out after the driver of a Jeep in the drive-thru was asked to move to allow other vehicles to exit.

Following the exchange of words, an individual ...
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  • Star Tribune: Minneapolis woman jailed on suspicion of murder after Lake Street drive-through shooting
  • Bring Me The News: Police: Man killed in shootout from vehicles on West Lake Street
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