Jeffrey Lynn Smith Jr., 23, was fatally shot in his apartment in the Raleigh neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, on July 14, 2023. According to Memphis Police, Smith was asleep when an assailant shot him in the face; first responders found him at the scene and he did not survive.

Investigators quickly identified and took a person into custody for questioning. That individual, named Tevin Williams, was later arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Smith’s death. The motive and any relationship between Williams and Smith remain under investigation.

If anyone saw activity near the apartment in Raleigh on July 14, 2023, or has information about Smith’s movements or associates, please come forward.