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Charles Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 29, 2010

Victim Details

Charles Smith

March 28, 2022

Male

Chicago

IL

2010-04-29

35

Charles

Smith

07/01/2026


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On April 29, 2010, Charles Smith, a 35-year-old African American male, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the Lawndale neighborhood, specifically in the 2700 block of West Lexington Street. Smith was among a group of individuals standing on the sidewalk when an assailant in a silver minivan opened fire. The shooting resulted in the deaths of Charles Smith and 22-year-old Dequan Trimble, with three others sustaining injuries.

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