William Joseph Smith Identified as Victim in Deadly Weekend Shooting in Flint
According to the obituary posted by Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, William Joseph Smith was born on February 26, 2000, and tragically passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at McLaren‑Flint hospital, at the age of 25 .
Visitation (family hour) is scheduled for 1:30 PM on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, followed by the funeral service later that day. The location is the chapel at Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd
📰 Incident Summary: Flint Weekend Shooting
Local news outlet WNEM reports that 25‑year‑old William Joseph Smith was killed Sunday during a shooting in Flint, as confirmed by Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County. Authorities have identified him as the victim of the weekend violence
Context & Background
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Flint has experienced ongoing incidents of gun violence, with multiple shootings occurring in recent weekends.
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Crime Stoppers and local law enforcement are actively investigating and are urging anyone with information to come forward to help with the case.
🧾 Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | William Joseph Smith |
| Birth – Death | Feb 26, 2000 – Jul 27, 2025 |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Cause | Victim of weekend shooting in Flint |
| Hospital | McLaren‑Flint |
| Funeral Events | Family hour: Aug 5, 2025, 1:30 PM Funeral service followed |
Final Thoughts
This is a tragic loss. Flint’s community continues to face the devastating impact of gun violence, and the death of Mr. Smith underscores the urgency of addressing these ongoing issues. The family and friends are grieving the loss of a young life, and the community is working in hopes of preventing further tragedies.
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