Eric Smith was 39 when he was fatally shot during a domestic dispute in Semmes, Alabama, in September 2016. The argument escalated into violence that involved Smith, his wife, and a man who was related to Smith by marriage. According to reports, the suspect struck Smith’s wife during the altercation and then shot his brother-in-law once; the single gunshot proved fatal.

Law enforcement identified the alleged perpetrator as Smith’s brother-in-law and arrested him on a murder charge. Details such as the suspect’s name, the course of any trial, and the case’s final disposition have not been widely reported. The family and community were left reeling by a death that began as a domestic confrontation.

If anyone witnessed the incident or knew Eric Smith and his family, any information could still be important to understanding what happened.