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Alphonso Smith, a 35-year-old African American waiter, was shot dead by police on July 24, 1967, during the Detroit Uprising. The circumstances surrounding his death were highly contested and brought accusations of a coverup by the Detroit Police Department (DPD). Smith was reportedly looting a grocery store at 9750 Dexter Avenue when he was shot at approximately 4:15 p.m..
The Detroit Uprising, also known as the 1967 Detroit Riot, was one of the deadliest and most destructive riots in ...Read More
The Detroit Uprising, also known as the 1967 Detroit Riot, was one of the deadliest and most destructive riots in ...Read More
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Alphonso Smith
Male
Detroit
MI
1967-07-24
35
Alphonso
Smith
11/11/2025
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I’ve recently been diving into the tragic stories from the Detroit Uprising, particularly the case... ...Read More
01/04/2025
01/04/2025
It's devastating to read about Alphonso Smith's case, especially considering the circumstances surro... ...Read More
03/13/2024
03/13/2024
