Months after 24-year-old delivering ice cream shot to death, new SUV stolen, police have no leads

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb police is asking for the public’s help to identify the people who shot and killed a food delivery driver earlier this year.

Paris Smith, 24, was gunned down on May 27 as he delivered ice cream for food delivery service GoPuff, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Police said he was driving his brand new white Nissan Altima SUV when he was followed by at least two people in to the Oakwood Manor subdivision off Redan Road.

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The suspects shot Smith and then stole his SUV, which still had the temporary tag.

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Smith’s 25th birthday would have been Wednesday, according to the AJC.

DeKalb County police announced Tuesday that they are seeking help from the public to identify the shooters.

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“No witnesses have come forward and we are asking for the public’s help for any information on the perpetrators in this incident,” a spokeswoman said in a video posted to Facebook.

Smith’s Nissan hasn’t been found.

Anyone with information on Smith’s death is asked to contact DeKalb police homicide detectives at 770-724-7850. Anonymous tipsters can call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, text information to 274637 or visit the Crime Stoppers website.

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