Lamar Smith Jr., a 25-year-old Black man from Memphis, Tennessee, tragically lost his life on the night of March 10, 2019. The events leading to his death unfolded in the parking lot of the Winchester Bowling Alley, where an argument between two groups of people escalated into deadly violence. When guns were drawn and shots were fired, Smith was caught in the crossfire and sustained fatal injuries.
At the time of his death, Lamar was a young father with a two-year-old daughter and
another child on the way. He was pursuing a degree in criminal justice, a path ironically cut short by the very type of violence he aspired to prevent. His family and fiancée have been vocal in their quest for justice, urging anyone with information to come forward to the authorities.
Despite an extensive manhunt and investigation by the Memphis Police Department, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The case remains unsolved, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Lamar's mother has expressed both the deep pain of her loss and a sense of forgiveness towards the perpetrator, while still emphasizing the need for legal accountability. The investigation into his death is still open.
