A beloved 34 year old mother is murdered in Kansas City, KS Tyszu Smith, a 34-year-old African-American mother, was fatally shot on September 24, 2005, in Kansas City, Kansas. Known to her loved ones as "Tosha," she was a vibrant and multi-talented woman who excelled in both athletics and the arts. In high school, she was a standout athlete in track and basketball and even taught herself how to play the piano.
She was a dedicated mother, working two jobs to provide for her daughter, as an administrative assistant at AutoZone and a general manager at Godfather's Pizza.
On the evening of her death, Tyszu had picked up her boyfriend, who was reportedly in a dispute with a local drug dealer. While they were in her car near 17th Street and Quindaro Boulevard, the vehicle was fired upon. Instructed by her boyfriend, she exited the car and began to run. Tragically, she was struck by a bullet and died at the scene, an innocent victim caught in the crossfire of an argument she had no part in.
In the nearly two decades that have passed since Tyszu Smith's life was cut short, her murder remains unsolved. Her family has endured the profound pain of their loss, compounded by the lack of resolution in her case. Despite the passage of time, they continue to hold out hope for justice. The Kansas City Police Department has reportedly reviewed the case as recently as 17 years after her death, offering a glimmer of hope to her family that those responsible will one day be held accountable. The investigation into the death of Tyszu Smith is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek information from the public.
