James Garland Davis, a Black male, was fatally shot on the afternoon of Friday, October 22, 2004, in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street NE in Washington, D.C. The shooting occurred at about 3:00 p.m.; the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide and Sexual Offenses Branch opened an investigation.

Despite investigative efforts, the case remains unsolved. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been made. Investigators have pursued leads and appealed to the community for information; a reward has been offered for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction. The motive and the full circumstances of the shooting remain unclear as the investigation continues.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw activity in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street NE around 3:00 p.m. on October 22, 2004, or has information that could help, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.