Arian Smith, a 32-year-old father of three, was shot and killed on September 27, 2016, inside his home on Chicago's Southwest Side in the Ashburn neighborhood. Smith was found in the kitchen of his residence with a gunshot wound to his head. Authorities noted that there were no signs of forced entry, leading investigators to believe the assailant might have been known to the victim.
Smith, an aspiring police officer, was dedicated to his children, ages 6, 3, and 2, who were at the center of his life. After separating from their mother, Smith was the primary caretaker for his children, spending most of his time looking after them and aspiring to provide a better life for his family. His family described him as a loving father and a fun-loving individual who enjoyed life, recently even trying skydiving for the first time. His brother, Kenneth Smith, described him as someone to look up to and expressed hope that the police would find justice for his brother.
The homicide of Arian Smith has left his family devastated, as they are now struggling with how to move forward, especially concerning the care of his young children. Smith's aspirations to become a Chicago police officer, having already passed the written and physical exams, were tragically cut short. Chicago police continue to seek information regarding his murder and urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case.
