Devon Johnson was shot and killed in Washington, D.C., on the night of Tuesday, August 23, 2005. The shooting occurred about 11:30 pm at 1716 17th Street, SE, and the death prompted a long-running criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Branch.

The MPD has repeatedly asked the public for help and is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. The case is still listed as active and investigators continue to seek witnesses or tips.

If anyone was in the area of 1716 17th Street, SE, on the night of August 23, 2005, or has information about Devon Johnson’s murder, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s detectives with what was seen or heard.