Traylynn D. Smith, a 17-year-old Black male from Mansfield, Ohio, was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head in an unnamed alley in the 300 block of W. 3rd Street on August 31, 2019. Emergency responders from the Mansfield Division of Police arrived at about 9:53 PM and Traylynn was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit opened a homicide investigation and have been following leads to establish a motive and identify those responsible. No arrests have been made and the case remains unsolved. Family and friends remember Traylynn as a goofy, respectful teen who had recently returned from Job Corps in Dayton and enjoyed joking and rapping.

Does anyone who was in the area that evening or who knew Traylynn have information that could help bring answers to his family?