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Jonas Smith

Case from Merrillville, IN dated Oct 03, 2019

Victim Details

Jonas Smith

Male

Black / African American

Merrillville

IN

2019-10-03

17

Jonas

Smith

07/11/2026

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In the early morning hours of October 3, 2019, the life of 17-year-old Jonas Smith was tragically cut short in Merrillville, Indiana. The young Black / African American male was discovered with gunshot wounds in the 4000 block of West 73rd Avenue. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:55 a.m. by the Lake County Coroner's Office. His death was officially ruled a homicide, sending ripples of grief and shock throughout the community.

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  • nwitimes.com: UPDATE: Teen shot to death outside his home in Merrillville
  • Jonas Smith Obituary (2019) - Gary
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