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Donnell Smith Jr.

Case from Jones, OK dated Jan 03, 2022

Victim Details

Donnell Smith Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Jones

OK

2022-01-03

28

Donnell

Smith Jr.

06/22/2026

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On January 3, 2022, a tragic incident unfolded in the parking lot of a Dollar General store on Spencer-Jones Road in Oklahoma City, leading to the death of 28-year-old Donnell Smith Jr. A resident of Jones, Oklahoma, Smith was a father to two daughters and was known for his kind-hearted and fun-loving nature. The events that led to his untimely death began as an argument between one of his companions and two juveniles.

Smith attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation. During thi ...
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