The name of the victim in a Tuesday night homicide in Cape Girardeau has been released.
A news release from the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad identified the man as Howard Harris Smith Jr., 42, of Cape Girardeau.
An autopsy performed Wednesday confirmed Smith died as the result of a gunshot.
The Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad is continuing to investigate.
The Cape Girardeau Police Department received a report of a shooting at 911 Ranney Avenue at 9:43 p.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, the body of the victim was found lying facedown on a slight embankment in the yard.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cape Girardeau Police Department at (573) 335-6621 or call its anonymous tip line at (573) 339-6313.
Pertinent address:
911 Ranney Ave., Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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