Gerald Woadie Jit Smith, 25, was shot multiple times in the torso and later died after emergency surgery following an April 21, 2017, shooting at the Macedonia Garden Apartments in Panama City, Florida. Police say Smith was standing in the courtyard speaking with a woman when another male approached. After a brief exchange, the male started to leave, then drew a pistol and fired several shots at Smith before fleeing.

Panama City Police Department investigators reported that the shooting did not appear linked to the recent surge in gun violence in the area, although some of the people involved were known to one another. No immediate arrest was announced and the investigation remained open as authorities sought to identify and apprehend the shooter.

If anyone was in or near the Macedonia Garden Apartments on April 21, 2017, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help the investigation.