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Dexter Smith

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jul 12, 2014

Victim Details

Dexter Smith

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2014-07-12

31

Dexter

Smith

07/11/2026

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In the summer of 2014, the life of 31-year-old Dexter Smith was tragically cut short in Indianapolis. On July 12th, Smith was found fatally shot inside a residence on the city's far east side, a victim of gun violence that left his family seeking answers and justice.

The investigation into the death of the father of three quickly pointed toward a suspect. Less than a month after the shooting, law enforcement officials announced that they were searching for a man in connection with the rob ...
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  • Fox 59: Police seek man charged with robbery, murder after July slaying of father of 3
  • Indianapolis Star: IMPD identifies man found fatally shot in Far-Eastside home
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