Keairra C. Fields, 31, was shot on Onsgard Road in Madison, Wisconsin during the early morning hours of July 4, 2021 and died of her injuries the next day. The Dane County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death homicidal firearm-related trauma.

Madison police arrested a suspect identified as Tamas Smith and charged him with first-degree intentional homicide. Prosecutors also pursued domestic abuse and repeat offender modifiers. The court set a $1 million cash bond and imposed conditions including remaining in Dane County unless approved to leave, avoiding contact with the victim’s family, and not possessing dangerous weapons.

The trial lasted four and a half days and the jury deliberated for just over five hours before reaching a verdict. If anyone knew Keairra, her movements that weekend, or has information about the shooting, please share what might help the investigation.