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LeQuan D. Smith

Case from Petersburg, VA dated Aug 14, 2022

Victim Details

LeQuan D. Smith

Male

Black / African American

Petersburg

VA

2022-08-14

15

LeQuan

D. Smith

07/08/2026

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In the late summer evening of August 14, 2022, the life of 15-year-old LeQuan D. Smith, a Black male, was tragically cut short in a senseless act of gun violence in Petersburg, Virginia. Known for his kind-hearted nature and a fondness for Ninja Turtles and wrestling figures, LeQuan was a young man with a future full of potential. That evening, he was with another teenager at a local convenience store, a familiar neighborhood spot.

The two were standing in the doorway of Shortt's Grocery ...
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  • https://www.nbc12.com: Petersburg police chief addresses shooting death of teen
  • WRIC ABC 8News: Petersburg police still searching for suspect’s car after drive-by shooting that killed teen
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    I'm devastated to hear about LeQuan's tragic passing. As someone who grew up watching Ninja Turtles ... ...Read More
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