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Willie James Smith Jr.

Case from Seattle, WA dated Aug 16, 2021

Victim Details

Willie James Smith Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Seattle

WA

2021-08-16

45

Willie

James Smith Jr.

07/04/2026

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In the early morning hours of August 16, 2021, the city of Seattle was met with the grim discovery of a Black / African American man, Willie James Smith Jr., aged 45, who had been fatally shot at Gas Works Park. His body was found near a ballot drop box by someone passing through the park, a popular spot known for its sweeping views of the city skyline. The discovery was made after police received calls reporting the sound of gunfire in the area around 4:30 a.m.

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  • The Seattle Times: Lack of answers is excruciating for family of man found shot to death at Seattle’s Gas Works Park
  • Willie James Smith Jr., age 45 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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