A 16-year-old male, Kevin Dewayne Smith Jr. of Knoxville, Tennessee, known to his loved ones as 'Man Man,' died on December 3, 2008. His life was cut short by a single gunshot to the head.
The tragic event unfolded inside an apartment in the 400 block of Hall of Fame Drive in downtown Knoxville. After being shot, Smith was transported to the U.T. Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The case, now cold, has left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who continue to mourn his untimely death.
Years have passed since the shooting, yet no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Kevin Dewayne Smith Jr. The Knoxville Police Department has stated that there have been no significant developments to lead to any charges or arrests. The case remains an open and unsolved homicide, a source of ongoing pain for those who knew and loved the teenager. His family continues to hold out hope for justice, periodically making public appeals for anyone with information to come forward. They have organized vigils to honor his memory and to keep his case from being forgotten, clinging to the hope that one day, the person responsible for his death will be brought to justice.
