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Eric Tyrone Smith Sr.

Case from Jackson, MS dated Apr 04, 2013

Victim Details

Eric Tyrone Smith, Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2013-04-04

40

Eric

Tyrone Smith Sr.

06/23/2026

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In what should have been a routine interrogation, a veteran detective's life was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the Jackson, Mississippi community and police department. Eric Tyrone Smith, Sr., a 40-year-old male, was a respected detective with the Jackson Police Department, known for his calm demeanor and dedication to his work. An 18-year veteran of the force and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he was a husband and a father to two sons. His wife was also a sergeant with the Jackson Polic ...
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