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Roger Smith

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Feb 04, 2019

Victim Details

Roger Smith

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2019-02-04

39

Roger

Smith

07/05/2026

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In the early morning hours of February 4, 2019, tragedy struck on the south side of Indianapolis, claiming the life of Roger Keith Smith Jr., a 39-year-old Black male. Smith, known affectionately to friends and family as "3 Lil Rog" or simply "R," was a dedicated father of four and a labor foreman in the construction industry. He had attended Broad Ripple and Franklin Central schools and was remembered by his loved ones for his sweet, funny personality and his loyalty.

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  • WRTV: Three people shot, two killed in separate shootings in Indy
  • FOX59: Coroner’s office identifies 2 men killed in pair of overnight shootings in Indianapolis
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