Lakeshia Renae Smith, age 38

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Lost to gun violence on June 20, 2023 in Taylor, Michigan.

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Jun 26: The News Herald: Taylor man charged with premeditated murder in death of girlfriend at motel
Jun 23: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/06/23/taylor-man-charged-with-fatal-shooting-of-girlfriend-in-motel-room/70350460007/
Jun 21: The News Herald: Woman shot dead in Taylor motel; man allegedly alerts police saying he murdered her
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