Steven Lamar Smith, a 21-year-old African American man from Burlington, North Carolina, was found shot to death in a vehicle on August 5, 2017. Officers were initially called around 6 p.m. to the 900-block of Rugby Street in Greensboro after a reported shooting; first responders found evidence of a shooting but could not locate a victim. About 45 minutes later Guilford County sheriff’s deputies discovered Smith in a vehicle and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Greensboro Police Department publicly identified him on August 6, 2017.

As of the latest reported information, no arrests have been made and investigators have not reported suspects or significant leads. The case remains an open homicide investigation and authorities have asked anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Steven, was in that area that evening, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Greensboro Police Department.