Abraham Isaiah Ball, 23, was shot and killed while sitting in his vehicle at a stoplight at the intersection of St. Barnabas Road and Bedford Way in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on the evening of January 23, 2006, about 6:00 p.m. He was born in Washington, D.C., and is remembered by family and friends for a vibrant spirit and close connections with an extensive network of relatives and companions.

The shooting occurred in a public, busy intersection, yet few investigative details have been released publicly. Motive, suspects, and any leads pursued by detectives have not been widely disclosed, and no arrests or identifications of suspects have been announced.

The circumstances that led to Abraham Ball’s death remain unresolved and many questions are unanswered. If anyone knew Abraham, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help, please come forward.