Victim killed in Troy shooting identified
Troy police have released the name of the man killed in a shooting over the weekend.
The fatal shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Dunn Circle.
As officers arrived on the scene, multiple gunshots were heard. Shortly thereafter, officers located a male victim lying on the ground suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid and began CPR until Troy Fire and
EMS personnel arrived.
Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was later pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Nyreesh Amari Smith, of Pike County.
The Troy Police Department is actively investigating this case and is seeking assistance from the public.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact the Troy Police Department at 334-566-0500, email police@troyal.gov, or reach out anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP.
