Stephan Ellis was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., in the predawn hours of Saturday, March 27, 2004. The shooting occurred at about 3:10 a.m. after he left the New Market Club in the 1300 block of 5th Street NE.

The Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation, but no arrests have ever been made and no suspects have been publicly identified. Motive and circumstances leading up to the shooting are described as scarce, and the case is now classed as a cold case with the MPD still listing it as an open investigation.

Anyone who was in the area that night or who has information about Stephan Ellis, the New Market Club, or activities around 1300 block of 5th Street NE on March 27, 2004 is asked to come forward with tips.