In the early morning hours of July 3, 2016, a joyous holiday weekend turned tragic in Monroe, Louisiana, ending the life of 30-year-old Clay D. Smith, a Black male. The fatal incident unfolded in the parking lot of the Monroe Civic Center, where a large private event, attended by as many as 2,000 people, was concluding.
As patrons began to leave the venue shortly after 1:30 a.m., a dispute erupted between two groups who reportedly had a pre-existing conflict. The verbal altercation quickl
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