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Cordell Smart

Case from Fort-walton-beach, FL dated May 20, 2019

Victim Details

Cordell Smart

Male

Fort-walton-beach

FL

2019-05-20

19

Cordell

Smart

07/12/2026

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Cordell Smart, a 19-year-old resident of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, tragically lost his life on May 20, 2019. Smart was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire during a drug deal gone wrong. The incident occurred when a group of individuals, including Smart, were involved in an arranged drug transaction that escalated into a deadly shootout. Smart was at the scene to drop off his dog when the gunfire erupted, ultimately leading to his untimely death.

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  • WEAR: REPORT: Seven suspects arrested in fatal shooting of innocent bystander in Okaloosa County
  • WEAR: Fort Walton Beach teenager found shot to death beside fence
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