On the evening of June 30, 2022, a shooting at a residence on 214 Holt Avenue in Florence, Alabama, left 35-year-old Darrious Marqua Smith critically wounded. Officers from the Florence Police Department arrived at about 9:15 PM; Smith was taken to North Alabama Medical Center and was later pronounced dead. The death was ruled a homicide.

Police processed the scene and opened an intensive investigation. In the days and months that followed, authorities appealed to the public for any information and encouraged tips to be reported to the Florence Police Department or Crime Stoppers. As of early 2023, investigators had not publicly named suspects or announced arrests.

If anyone knew Darrious, witnessed activity around 214 Holt Avenue on June 30, 2022, or has information that could help, please contact the Florence Police Department or Crime Stoppers.