Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Wendell Smith

Gender : Male

Age : 42

Race : Unknown

Date : 10/31/2024

Location : Medical Center Boulevard and 10th Street

City : Marrero

County : Jefferson Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Major Crimes Task Force of Kenner PD, Gretna PD, JPSO, Orleans SO, Plaquemines SO

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Wendell Smith was shot and killed by the Major Crimes Task Force during a drug investigation. The Major Crimes Task Force consists of personnel from Kenner PD, Gretna PD, JPSO, Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office and Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/victim-id-marrer-officer-shooting/article_f9f3ce22-97ca-11ef-bf7a-672053936010.html

https://www.fox8live.com/2024/10/31/narcotics-suspect-fatally-shot-after-attempting-flee-task-force-jefferson-parish-sheriff-says/