In the quiet neighborhood of North Memphis, the night of January 8, 2021, was shattered by the sound of gunfire, a tragic event that would claim the life of 41-year-old Terita J. Smith, a Black female. Around 11:45 p.m., officers from the Austin Peay station of the Memphis Police Department were dispatched to the 3300 block of Cypress Road, just south of James Road, following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Ms.
Smith unresponsive.
Despite the initial response and investigation, details surrounding the circumstances of Ms. Smith's death have remained scarce. Information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the shooting has not been publicly released. The investigation into her death is ongoing, leaving a community and a family searching for answers and justice. The lack of available information has left a void in the narrative of that fatal night, a story that for now, ends with more questions than answers.
