Michael Anthony West was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, 2005. The shooting occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of 14th Street NE in Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department classified the event as a homicide and the Violent Crimes Branch has handled the investigation.

Despite an active case and a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction, no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. The circumstances around why West was shot remain largely unclear to the public, and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information about Michael West’s movements or contacts before 2:30 a.m. on June 12, 2005, please come forward.