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Terrell Smith

Case from Ypsilanti, MI dated Jun 28, 2022

Victim Details

Terrell Smith

Male

Black / African American

Ypsilanti

MI

2022-06-28

46

Terrell

Smith

07/12/2026

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In the summer of 2022, a dispute that began in the digital world tragically spilled into the streets of Ypsilanti, Michigan, claiming the life of 46-year-old Terrell Smith. A local man known for his outspoken and often comedic Facebook Live broadcasts under the moniker 'Rells Corner,' Smith was shot and killed on June 28th while streaming live from outside his home on Nash Avenue. The incident, which was witnessed by thousands online, stemmed from a heated argument Smith was having with commente ...
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  • FOX 2 Detroit: Michigan man murdered on Facebook live, mom says shooter was angry over son's online comments
  • WDIV: 46-year-old man shot, killed in Ypsilanti Township, police say
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