In the late hours of a Saturday in Opelika, Alabama, the life of 22-year-old Jacob Austin Smith, a male resident of Auburn, was tragically cut short. On February 27, 2016, what began as a dispute escalated into a fatal act of violence in the 500 block of Raintree Street. An argument between Smith and another individual culminated in gunfire around 9 p.m., leaving Smith with a mortal wound.
The Opelika Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the homicide.
Their efforts led to the identification of a prime suspect: 19-year-old Malik Dajuan Jacobs. Authorities reported that Jacobs and Smith had been engaged in an argument shortly before the shooting. In the wake of the incident, a warrant for the charge of murder was issued for Jacobs's arrest.
Following the shooting, Jacobs reportedly fled the area. He was last seen in the early morning hours of the following day in Barbour County, Alabama. Law enforcement officials released a description of Jacobs, who also frequently used the last name Sistrunk, noting he was approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighed around 135 pounds, and had gold teeth. He was considered to be armed and dangerous. Despite the active warrant and the public release of his information, there are no publicly available details regarding his apprehension, trial, or any conviction in connection with the death of Jacob Austin Smith.
