Elijah J'aMal Smith, an 18-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on July 28, 2022, in Atlanta, Texas. He was found around 1:45 p.m. in the backyard of a home in the 100 block of Polk Street, transported first to the Atlanta Fire Department and then airlifted to Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport. He died that evening around 7:15 p.m.

The Atlanta Police Department is treating the death as a homicide. A juvenile was arrested at the scene; the investigation involves multiple law enforcement agencies and includes an autopsy by American Forensics. Authorities say they are working to identify any additional suspects and have asked the public for information.

The shooting has had a strong impact on the local community and on Smith’s family and friends. If anyone has information about what happened in the 100 block of Polk Street on July 28, 2022, please share what is known with investigators.