On the evening of Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the life of 31-year-old Troy 'Butta' Smith came to a tragic end in New Orleans. Responding to a call, New Orleans Police Department officers made their way to the 5900 block of Beechcraft Street in the Pines Village neighborhood. There, in a driveway, they found Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office later officially identified the victim as Troy Smith.
In the days that followed, the New Orleans Police Department announced they were seeking a person of interest for questioning in connection with the homicide investigation. This individual was identified as Raven Marie Green, who was described as the victim's girlfriend.
While authorities publicly identified Green as a person of interest, they were clear to state that she was not wanted in connection with the fatal shooting. Investigators expressed their belief that she might possess information pertinent to the case and urged anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts to come forward.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been publicly announced in the shooting death of Troy Smith, and no suspects have been officially named. The investigation into his death remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek information from the public.
