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Orlando Smith, a 22-year-old African American man, was fatally shot inside a vehicle on July 8, 2020, in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. The shooting left circumstances initially unclear and prompted a police investigation.

That investigation produced an arrest: Carlos Williams was taken into custody in December 2020 and charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection with Smith’s death. Williams pleaded not guilty at a January 2021 court appearance; the case remained active with further proceedings to determine culpability.

Vigils and memorials were held for Smith, and his death has been noted in discussions about gun violence in Chicago. Does anyone have information about Smith’s last known movements or witnesses from the Austin area on July 8, 2020?