Timothy Smith, 45, was found dead under an overpass on the Baker-Highland Connector at Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta on June 1, 2020. He sometimes used that location for shelter. Initial examination left the cause unclear, but investigators later determined he died of a gunshot wound and classified his death as a homicide.

Smith’s killing was the first in a series of shootings of people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta over the next two weeks; the other victims were Curtis Cockrell and Maxine McDonald, each found deceased in separate incidents. Investigators later identified one person as the suspect and arrested 29-year-old David Lee in Gwinnett County on June 19, 2020. Lee was taken into custody as the legal process began.

Anyone who knew Timothy, or who has information about his death or the other shootings, is asked to come forward.