Renaudra Smith, 28, was fatally shot in her Dallas apartment during a disturbance on November 8, 2017. The shooting happened around 10:00 p.m. in the 800 block of North Lancaster Avenue; emergency responders attempted to save her but she died of her injuries.

Dallas police identified 46-year-old Benjamin Bass as the primary suspect and say he shot Smith. Homicide Detective Edward Parker was assigned to the investigation, which was filed under case number 255684-2017. Authorities asked the public for help locating Bass and the case remained open as investigators continued to seek evidence and Bass’s whereabouts.

Smith’s death devastated her family, friends, and the community. If anyone has information about the disturbance that night or Bass’s whereabouts, please contact the Dallas Police Department.