Vincent Lee Smith, 56, was shot and killed on July 24, 2023, in the 2000 block of E. Evans Ave in Pueblo, Colorado. His death was ruled a homicide. Smith was a lifelong Pueblo resident, a Central High School graduate (class of 1986), and is described as a proud father of four and a grandfather to ten. He enjoyed Taekwondo, video games, cooking for family and community, listening to oldies and gospel music, playing pool, and chess.

Pueblo Police investigators obtained an arrest warrant for 52-year-old Russel Martinez on August 10, 2023, charging him with manslaughter; Martinez was taken into custody and booked into the Pueblo County Jail. Family and friends gathered after Smith’s death to remember him and his role in the community.

If anyone knew Vincent or has information about the events on July 24, 2023, please come forward.