Death by Cop 2022-2024
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Wendell Smith
Gender : Male
Age : 42
Race : White
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 investigated for possible drug activity. He was shot and killed by officers from the Major Crimes Task Force on October 31, 2024, following a pursuit. Smith fled the scene after discarding narcotics and a weapon. He was shot while attempting to flee, later dying from his injuries. The officers involved have not been disclosed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-in-marrero-jpso-says/289-83faeb98-de9e-4526-b5af-7abeb926c795
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/
