Daon Middleton was 20 when he was found shot to death on the shoulder of northbound I-295 near Exit 2 on Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2006. He was discovered around 3:00 pm and was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting left his body on a major highway in broad daylight.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Branch opened an investigation and detectives have followed leads and contacted potential witnesses, but the case remains unsolved and no arrests have been announced. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Middleton’s family continues to seek answers and closure.

If anyone witnessed activity on northbound I-295 near Exit 2 that afternoon or has information about Daon Middleton’s death, please come forward.