Juwan James-Maureece Smith, an 18-year-old Black male, was shot and killed on the evening of May 8, 2019, in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was inside his sister’s apartment at Williams Landing on Browning Road when multiple gunshots were fired from outside; he was struck by two bullets and died at the scene. The Leflore County Sheriff’s Department investigated the homicide.

Authorities confirmed the shooting but did not identify suspects or announce any arrests in the immediate aftermath. His funeral was held at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church and he was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Little else has been made public about the investigation or a motive.

If anyone knew Juwan or has information about the shooting, please come forward.