Statesville Woman’s Death Ruled Accidental After Months-Long Investigation

The investigation surrounding the death of Shelbie Lynn Smith in Statesville, which initially stirred speculations, has now reached a somber resolution. The Statesville Police Department, after vigorous inquiry alongside the State Bureau of Investigation, determined the 33-year-old woman’s death to be accidental. The announcement was made today, nearly five months following the tragic incident that unfolded on June 1, as

QCNews

reported.

This development arrived after a concerned citizen, attempting to reunite a missing 4-year-old child with their family, stumbled upon a distressing scene. Having found the child on Wilson Lee Boulevard close to their residence on Hickory Avenue, the good Samaritan discovered Smith unresponsive. Despite prompt attention from emergency responders, Smith was pronounced dead at her home, details

Iredell Free News

outlined.

The subsequent investigation spearheaded by the SPD’s Violent Crimes Unit included elaborate examination of the scene and testing of various items to elucidate the circumstances that led to Smith’s untimely passing. In their statement, the police expressed, “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to Ms. Smith’s family and loved ones during this challenging time and kindly ask the community to respect their privacy,” according to the information released by

Iredell Free News

.

While the specific details of the accident were withheld, Smith’s mother, Cassie Akers, shared in her heartache that her daughter’s death was the result of a fall. “It was an absolute freak accident,” Akers told

Statesville.com

. The police have respected the family’s request for privacy during this mourning period, limiting the details disseminated to the public.

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