Vincent Smith, 54, of Fort Worth, Texas, was shot and killed on August 21, 2019, in the front office of the Marq on West 7th Street, where he worked as a maintenance worker. The killing followed an argument over an animal control violation.

The person charged in the case is 29-year-old Devin Smith. Court filings say he was initially released on a $150,000 bond, later returned to custody for violating bond conditions, and that a motion was filed to reconsider the bond amount because of prior offenses. Records indicate a history of violent behavior alleged against him, including firing gunshots in public and making threats; the court ordered a competency exam and reports say the suspect showed no remorse for Vincent Smith’s death.

The loss has deeply affected Vincent’s family, friends and colleagues, who describe him as kind and laid-back. Anyone with information about the shooting or the events leading up to it is asked to come forward.