A violent assault in the early hours of July 16, 2005, on the 1900 block of 12th Street NW in Washington, D.C., left Esayas Gebeyhu critically injured. The altercation happened at about 3:00 a.m.; details of how the assault unfolded have not been publicly detailed. Gebeyhu was taken to a nearby hospital and fought for his life for ten days before dying on July 26, 2005.

The Metropolitan Police Department classified the death as a homicide and opened a full investigation, but the case grew cold. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. The MPD has continued to seek public help and has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or about Esayas Gebeyhu’s assailant or assailants, please come forward to the authorities.