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Fredrick Smith Jr.

Case from Jackson, MS dated Aug 09, 2020

Victim Details

Fredrick Smith Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2020-08-09

22

Fredrick

Smith Jr.

06/25/2026

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On a tragic day in Jackson, Mississippi, the life of Fredrick Smith Jr. was cut short. On August 8, 2020, the 22-year-old male was fatally shot while on the I-55 North Frontage Road, a place that would become the final scene of his young life. His death, just a day before his 23rd birthday, sent ripples of grief through his community and left his family searching for answers. The unexpected and violent end to a life just beginning prompted a lengthy investigation as law enforcement worked to pie ...
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  • WAPT: Jackson shooting victim dies, police say
  • WJTV: Jackson police investigate three Sunday shootings that killed 1, injured 6
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    It's so tragic to think about Fredrick's birthday, with him losing his life just a day after turning... ...Read More
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