Julius Smith, 30, of Marshall, Texas, was found dead behind a Wendy’s restaurant on May 9, 2021, after being shot in the head. Police responded shortly after midnight to reports of gunfire and located Smith near a dumpster, partially hanging out of the front passenger door of a black Honda sedan. He sustained a single gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation remains open and unsolved. Two other people who were at the scene have been identified but not publicly named and are cooperating with detectives. No arrests have been announced. Investigators are reviewing evidence and asking anyone with information to contact Kenny Phillips at 903-935-4543.

Did anyone in the Marshall area see or hear anything that night that might help investigators?