Thomas Lorenzo Simms was fatally shot in the early hours of May 11, 2006, at about 1:20 a.m. The shooting occurred along the 1200 block of Valley Avenue in Southeast Washington, D.C., and left the community and his family seeking answers.

Few public details describe what happened in the predawn moments that night. Authorities continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area or who may have information that could help resolve the case.

If anyone knew Thomas, was in that neighborhood that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known with the Metropolitan Police Department.