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Adrian Smith

Case from Portsmouth, VA dated Sep 25, 2016

Victim Details

Adrian A. Smith

Male

Black / African American

Portsmouth

VA

2016-09-25

37

Adrian

Smith

06/23/2026

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On a Sunday night in Portsmouth, Virginia, the life of Adrian Antonio Smith was tragically cut short. The 37-year-old Black man was shot and killed on September 25, 2016, in an act of violence that prompted a homicide investigation by local police. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, authorities began to piece together the events of that evening, seeking to bring justice for Smith and his grieving family.

The investigation into Adrian Smith’s death led police to identify a perso ...
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  • WAVY-TV: Portsmouth man killed in George Washington Highway shooting
  • WTKR.com: Police identify person of interest in Portsmouth homicide
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