Torrey Smith

Death by Force

Torrey Smith, a 29-year-old merchant mariner from Chesapeake, Virginia, was tragically shot and killed on October 6, 2013, just two days before his 30th birthday. Smith's death was the result of a fatal gunshot wound to the back of his head, which occurred at his South Norfolk apartment. The incident was deeply shocking to his family and friends, who described him as a beloved father, brother, and friend.

The investigation into Smith's death quickly led to the arrest of Laquan Wright, a 2 ...Read More

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