On a late Sunday evening in Richmond, Virginia, the life of Carter L. Smith, a 50-year-old African American man, was tragically cut short. On September 30, 2012, at approximately 11:27 p.m., authorities discovered Smith in the 2400 block of Ingram Avenue with a gunshot wound. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The case of Carter L. Smith is classified as a homicide. Despite the passage of time, information regarding any motive, potential suspects, or arrests in connection with his death has not been made public. The investigation into who is responsible for his death remains unresolved.
His death is listed on the Richmond Police Department's homicide database and the Virginia Cold Case Database, with law enforcement continuing to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to contact the Richmond Police Department's Homicide Detectives or Crime Stoppers.
