Deontae Montreal Smith

Deontae Montreal Smith, a 19-year-old from Chicago, was tragically shot and killed on August 1, 2009, during an unauthorized block party in the Englewood neighborhood. Smith was not the intended target; the shooting occurred after a fight broke out between two girls, and someone in the crowd opened fire. Deontae, who was attending college and focused on creating a better future for himself and his daughter, was struck during the chaos.

Smith was known for his bright smile, polite demean ...