Tyler Smith was 19 when he was fatally shot on the evening of December 12, 2023, on Telfair Street in Augusta, Georgia. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died. He worked for a local construction company and was remembered by family and friends as kind-hearted and someone who brought joy to others.

Investigators identified a suspect and on January 2, 2024 a 34-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with Tyler’s murder.

If anyone saw activity on Telfair Street that night or has information about the shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.