Aubary Nesmith, 26, was fatally shot around 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, in southeast Washington, D.C., to the rear of the 1800 block of Gainesville Street SE. Known by the nickname Black, he was an African-American man and a father, son, and brother. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch took over the investigation and a reward of up to $25,000 was offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

The family and community continue to seek justice; anyone with information is urged to contact the police.