James Smith, 32, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was killed on March 28, 2017, in a case now treated as a double homicide. Smith and 19-year-old Damian Staniszewski were accused of stealing drugs and money from an East Main Money Gang stash house. Members of the Columbus, Ohio–based gang operating in Johnstown allegedly tracked the two men down, kidnapped them, and took them to the stash house where they were tortured.

The victims were later driven to a wooded area in Somerset County and shot. Smith tried to run but was shot in the back by Markeus Benson; Samson Washington returned with another gun and killed both men. Families reported the pair missing, which prompted the investigation that led to arrests of several gang members, including Washington, Benson, and Devon Wyrick. Washington and Benson were convicted of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and related charges and received life sentences.

Anyone with memories of James Smith, his last known movements in Johnstown, or information about the incident is asked to come forward.