“Shocking Twist: Alleged DoorDash Scammer Shot Dead Just Moments Before Fraud Plea Deal”
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In a twist that could rival any crime thriller, the case of 22-year-old David Smith—accused of executing a near million-dollar DoorDash scam—takes a dark turn with his tragic death just days before accepting a plea offer. Initially set to appear in Stamford Superior Court, Smith was found shot multiple times in New York, leaving his attorney grappling with shock and disbelief over the loss of a “quiet, kind” young man he knew personally. The New Rochelle police suspect personal disputes fueled the violence, leading to the arrests of several individuals—including the alleged gunman. As details emerge about Smith’s elaborate phishing operation targeting gig workers, we can’t help but ponder: how did a quiet kid get tangled up in a web of crime, only to meet such a violent end? Unraveling the layers of this story reveals not just the complexity of human lives but the tragic consequences of getting too far afield. For those curious about the full story behind this disturbing incident, click here to LEARN MORE.
“The man accused of stealing almost $1 million in an elaborate DoorDash scam was due in Stamford Superior Court Wednesday morning to accept or reject an offer in the case. Instead, the case will be dismissed after prosecutors learned David Smith, 22, was killed in New York two days earlier.
Smith’s attorney in the case, Frank Riccio, told News 12, “I was shocked to learn about Mr. Smith’s death. He was a quiet, kind, young man who I had the pleasure of knowing.”
New Rochelle police said officers responded to the Heritage Homes Complex around 10:50 a.m. Monday and found Smith shot several times in the chest. Police said they believe Smith and the shooter knew each other and the violence was due to a “personal dispute.” Police initially arrested three men in connection to the case.
Marquis Williamson, 21, of Newark, N.J., and Amiri Oneal, 21, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., were each charged with second-degree murder. Anthony Webster, 20, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
“Community members did help with this with calls to police of the shots and descriptions of people running away,” stated Capt. J. Collins Coyne during a news conference Tuesday.
On Wednesday, police announced the arrest of the alleged gunman, Ali Mohammed, 21, of Mount Vernon, N.Y. Mohammed was charged with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of weapon.
Smith was living in Mount Vernon, N.Y. at the time of his death. He moved there after Stamford police arrested him in June 2023 in what one investigator called a sophisticated phishing scam.
“This is probably the most massive scheme that I’ve seen,” investigator Mike Stempien told News 12 at the time.
Smith is accused of scamming DoorDash drivers out of over $950,000. Investigators recovered a large chunk of it when they seized five safes from his apartment on Prospect Street” – News 12 | Posted by Thrillz
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