Sted Travion Smith, a 27-year-old Black man born in 1995, was shot and killed on April 4, 2022, in Forrest City, Arkansas. His death has been described as a loss to gun violence. No law enforcement details about where the shooting occurred or the circumstances around it have been released publicly.

Smith graduated from Forrest City High School and was a father to four children. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends, and had been planning to re-enter the workforce with an appointment scheduled the day after his death. Online memorials remember him as a respectful, loving family man with a big heart and big smile.

No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. If anyone knew Sted, saw or heard anything about the shooting, or has information that could help, please come forward.