‘We will not rest’: Reward to find killer of 16-year-old in Central Florida increased to $10K

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — The reward to find whoever killed a teen in Flagler County has increased from $5,000 to $10,000.

Flagler County deputies are looking for whoever shot and killed 16-year-old Noah Smith.

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Smith died after he was shot Wednesday night on South Anderson Street in Bunnell.

Watch Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly talk about the shooting:

“We know people in the community have information that could help this investigation,” Sheriff Rick Staly said in a news release. “Now is the time to decide if you want to be a witness or a defendant so call CrimeStoppers and provide us the information that will help catch a killer. You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $10,000. Do this now for Noah and his family. We will not rest until his killer is brought to justice. "

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Deputies said the investigation into his death is active and ongoing.

The $10,000 reward could go to anyone whose tip leads to an arrest involving the death of the Bunnell teen.

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Anyone with information on Smith’s death is asked to call the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911, or email TIPS@FlaglerSheriff.com. Anyone looking to claim the cash reward needs to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477).

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