Marcus D. Smith Jr., 28, was found in a parking lot in the 2200 block of Chateau Drive in Richmond on May 6, 2022, with a fatal gunshot wound. Richmond Police responded about 1:15 a.m. after reports of gunfire; Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. Originally from North Chesterfield, he was publicly identified in the days after the shooting and his death was opened as a homicide investigation by Richmond detectives.

As of the latest update, the investigation remains active and no suspects or arrests have been publicly named. The Richmond Police Department has appealed to the community for tips and information to help solve the case. If anyone has information about what happened to Marcus D. Smith Jr., please contact investigators.