De Angelo Marquis Smith, 26, was shot and killed on October 31, 2017, in southeast Columbus, Ohio. The shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. on the 3300 block of Tradan Drive while Smith was sitting inside a car during an apparent robbery attempt. He tried to drive away but crashed into a tree and was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officers.

Smith’s death was recorded as the 111th homicide in Columbus for 2017, part of a sharp rise in the city’s homicide rate that year. The Columbus Police Homicide Unit continued to investigate but had not identified suspects or made any arrests. City leaders publicly discussed the surge in violence and the need for improved community engagement and police training.

If anyone witnessed the shooting on Tradan Drive or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit.