Bernard Smithson was 30 when he was found shot to death behind an abandoned home on King Street in Jacksonville on May 28, 2017. His body was discovered late at night less than a mile from his residence.

No suspects have been identified and no arrests had been announced. Authorities describe the circumstances as unclear and continue to ask the public for information; Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for tips that could lead to an arrest.

If anyone was in the King Street area that night or has information about Bernard’s movements or acquaintances in the days before May 28, contact Jacksonville authorities or Crime Stoppers.