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The neighbor later tried to retrieve vehicle, but it was “unable to start due to gunshot damage." Evidence technicians later found three bullet holes in the vehicle's hood; two in the driver's side headlight; two in the driver's side front fender; and one each in the driver's side door, windshield, and rear driver's door pillar. Smith called it the stupidest thing he had done in his life.
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requesting him to come outside of the home. Smith was awaken by the pounding at the window and met Thomas at the side door in sweatpants and a t-shirt and Thomas forced her way inside of Smith's home. According to Thomas's first police report, Thomas alleged that Smith met her at the door naked with another woman.
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