On January 30, 2006, at about 1:05 p.m., 34-year-old Darnell Ford was fatally shot in a parking lot in the 4200 block of 4th Street SE in Washington, D.C. Emergency responders arrived but Ford’s injuries were too severe and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Branch opened a homicide investigation.

Despite active investigation and public appeals, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified. Detectives describe the case as cold but continue to seek leads; a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The circumstances that led to the shooting and the identity of those responsible remain unsolved.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.