Darryl Smith III was 17 when he was fatally shot on April 19, 2021. He was sitting in front of his house, talking on the phone, in the area of White Avenue and East 63rd Street in Cleveland when the shooting occurred. Authorities have not announced any arrests in connection with his death and the case remains unsolved.

Detective Powell and Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County have asked anyone with information to come forward; a cash reward of up to $5,000 was offered for information leading to an arrest. Darryl’s mother, Tanisha, has spoken about the family’s grief and urged action against gun violence while seeking justice for her son.

If anyone has information about what happened that April evening or saw anything in the White Avenue and East 63rd Street area, please share what you know with investigators.