In the summer of 2016, the life of 47-year-old Cary Leon Smith was cut short in a fatal shooting in Kansas City, Missouri. On the evening of Thursday, August 4, 2016, police responded to a call shortly before 8 p.m. in the 6000 block of Highland Avenue. Arriving at the scene, officers discovered Smith lying in the street, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the immediate response from emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation into the homicide suggested that the shooting may have been preceded by an altercation. Detectives believed a fight that began at a nearby apartment complex might have escalated and moved into the street, culminating in the deadly shooting. In the days following the incident, the Kansas City Police Department reached out to the public for assistance in the investigation. They were particularly interested in locating a vehicle of interest, described as a black Pontiac with tinted windows and temporary license plates. It was also noted that the car might have had damage to its lower left bumper. Authorities believed the driver of this vehicle was a person of interest in the case.
In the years that have passed since Cary Smith's death, there have been no publicly announced arrests or naming of suspects in connection with his murder. The case remains an open investigation, and details on any progress or new leads have not been made available to the public. The initial reports from 2016 are the most recent information available regarding the circumstances of his death and the subsequent investigation.
