James William Smith Jr., known as Peedy or Cowboy, was a 45-year-old Black man who was killed by gunfire in Forrest City, Arkansas, on July 25, 2025. Public memorial records and an obituary list his birthdate as July 9, 1979, and note that he was born and raised in Forrest City, where family, faith, and longtime nicknames were part of how he is remembered.

Available memorial and obituary pages focus on his life and the community’s response but provide no detailed account of the shooting itself. As of November 13, 2025, there are no credible public reports naming an arrest or a suspect, and no announcement of charges; public references remain largely limited to the notices honoring him and listings of recent local homicide victims.

If anyone knew James, his routines, or saw anything in Forrest City around July 25, 2025 that could help, please share what was seen or heard.