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Derrick Smith

Age 16

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Gamer with a love of music

The teen, known as “Doodie,” lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

He was riding his bicycle on a Wednesday afternoon along Gus Young Avenue when gunshots rang out. Derrick Smith, 16, was shot several times on Feb. 13, 2019, and died at a local hospital three days later.

By Zoe Hsu · Age 16 and Christian Lewis · Age 19
Meet the Reporters

More than 50 gamers

Kameron Porter

Domestic violence ends a stepson’s life

Gabriel Jordan Early

Lost: “A child of exceptional intellect”

Tony La’Vonte White

He had dreams with childhood friend

Chevy Jace Redus Christopher

Spent his final night with Grandma

Demonte Barbee

A fun soul, all about family

Eddyson Isidor

The game is over. Rest now.

Jose A. Rosario Jr.

One hundred mourners honored him

Joseph Anthony Pintucci

Blue eyes, dimples and chubby cheeks

Benjamin Michael Workman-Greco

He’ll never get to marry Reagan

William Jacaree Edwards

Turned in his football jersey forever

Kevin Israel Ortiz

After holiday, death on Black Friday

Justin Ameer Garner

Young man leaves behind big family

LaVell Whittley Jr.

Loved his blue and white jersey

Dijonae Amaya White

She made art and beautiful things

Ian Richard Olson

Life lost behind a sky-blue door

Ryan Amadeo Dela Cruz

Gone, two weeks shy of graduation

Ramon Enriquez Barragan

Born, raised, died in Garden City

Taylor Nathan Talmage

Siblings without their bookworm brother

Da'quan Mahmund Albright

Never got to walk the stage

Clinton Howell

A daily trip that turned deadly