On Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 8:25 pm, a shooting incident occurred in the 300 block of E. Vance Street in Laurinburg, North Carolina, leading to the tragic death of 17-year-old Jasmine Smith.
Officers from the Laurinburg Police Department responded promptly to the scene after receiving a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a young female laying in the front yard of a residence, unresponsive.
Scotland County EMS arrived shortly thereafter and unfortunately pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. The victim was later identified as Jasmine Smith, a 17-year-old resident of 330 Roosevelt Street in Laurinburg.
Details surrounding the shooting remain scarce, and the investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. At this time, no further information has been released, but the Laurinburg Police Department is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Individuals with any information about the incident are encouraged to contact the Laurinburg Police Department Investigative Division at 910-276-3211.
This heartbreaking loss has shaken the community of Laurinburg, and our thoughts are with Jasmine Smith’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. The investigation into the events surrounding her death continues as law enforcement seeks to uncover the truth and bring justice to those affected by this tragic incident.
