Nathan Smith, a 50-year-old Black/African American man, was found shot multiple times near the intersection of George Washington Avenue and Boyd Street in Canton, Mississippi. The fatal shooting happened at about 4 a.m. on May 27, 2024, and was recorded as the city’s fifth homicide of the year.

Officers from the Canton Police Department discovered Smith at the scene; investigators have said robbery is a possible motive. The shooting was one of several that took place in Canton over the Memorial Day weekend, heightening fear in the community. As of early June 2024 no arrests had been announced, and police have not released details about any suspects while noting they are following leads.

Anyone with information about Nathan Smith’s killing is asked to contact the Canton Police Department or Central Mississippi CrimeStoppers.