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Darrell Lavinne Smith II

Case from Lansing, MI dated Mar 31, 2021

Victim Details

Darrell Lavinne Smith, II

Male

Black / African American

Lansing

MI

2021-03-31

16

Darrell

Lavinne Smith II

07/03/2026

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Darrell Lavinne Smith, II, a 16-year-old Black male from Lansing, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2021. Known affectionately as 'Dee,' he was an active and vibrant member of his community. Smith was deeply involved with the Friendship House of Prayer Baptist Church, where he served as a Junior Deacon and Junior Usher, played the piano and saxophone, sang in the choir, and helped lead prayer.

A promising student, Darrell attended Shabazz Academy from preschool through sixth grade, where ...
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  • Lansing State Journal: 22 people have been killed in homicides in Lansing area this year. These are their stories.
  • WLNS 6 News: UPDATE: Police identify 16-year-old killed in Lansing shooting
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    I recently came across some posts about Darrell "Dee" Lavinne Smith II, and I can't help but feel th... ...Read More
    10/07/2024
    Has anyone else been following the testimonies from the trial? The amount of community support in th... ...Read More
    04/23/2024
    I came across something quite moving about Dee's impact on his community, and I just had to share. I... ...Read More
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