Kevin Smith was 28 when he was shot in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 10, 2017. Officers found him with gunshot wounds near East 11th Street and Benton Boulevard shortly before 9 p.m.; he was taken to a hospital and died of his injuries. Authorities did not release information about suspects or what led to the shooting.

Family and friends remembered Smith as funny, kind, and talented, with a beautiful singing voice. His mother, LaShonda Smith (also referred to as LaShonda Smith-Renfro), said he may have had an argument before the shooting and pleaded for anyone with information to come forward. More than a year later the case remained unsolved and the investigation was described as dependent on witness tips.

If anyone knew Kevin, saw activity around East 11th and Benton on that evening, or has information that could help, please come forward.