Christopher Smith, 28, was killed during a home invasion at his Jacksonville apartment on September 27, 2012. Two intruders forced their way into the residence while four people, including a child, were inside. Christopher declined to flee through a back door because he wanted to make sure everyone else was safe. He was shot multiple times and taken to Orange Park Community Hospital, where he died.

Family remembers Christopher as generous and charismatic, often called Hollywood, devoted to his daughter T’Asia and active in his community. They believe he may have known the people responsible and held a celebration of life in his memory rather than a traditional funeral. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Project: Cold Case continue to ask anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Christopher, his associates, or saw anything near the apartment on September 27, 2012, please share information with investigators.