In the fall of 2015, a tragedy struck the community of Jackson, Mississippi, forever altering the lives of one family. Broderick Smith, a 36-year-old man, was working as the manager of the O'Reilly Auto Parts located at 2327 Livingston Road. On the evening of Wednesday, November 18, the auto parts store became the scene of a violent crime that ended in his untimely death.
During an armed robbery at the establishment, Broderick was shot.
The incident left his family and the local community in shock. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the individual or individuals responsible for this senseless act of violence managed to flee the scene and have yet to be brought to justice. The case remains an open and unsolved homicide.
In the aftermath of the shooting, authorities and community organizations have made pleas for public assistance. The Jackson Police Department, in conjunction with Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers, the City of Jackson, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, has offered a substantial combined reward for any information that leads to an arrest in connection with the murder of Broderick Smith. The case serves as a painful reminder of a life cut short and a family still awaiting answers and closure.
