On July 4, 2020 at 10 a.m., officers with the Hot Springs Police Department responded to the intersection of Mica and Maiden Street, in reference to a welfare check on a car parked with a male subject inside. Upon arrival, officers located a black male, later identified as Tristan Smith (23) of Hot Springs in the backseat. Smith was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
Detectives are currently following up on several leads and interviewing witnesses.
Anyone with information can call the Hot Springs Police Department or Sgt. Freeman at 501-321-6789 ext. 6724. You can remain anonymous.
