Duquares Smith, 38, was found dead in the late morning of December 3, 2022, in the 2300 block of Sherwood Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Baton Rouge Police Department officers arrived around 11:13 a.m. and discovered that Smith, a Black male, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Homicide detectives were assigned to the case. Authorities said the motive was unknown and that no suspects had been identified at the time. The investigation remains active and officials have asked anyone with information to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone has information about Duquares Smith, his movements that morning, or the area around Sherwood Street, please contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.