Jesse C. Edwards was shot while sitting in a car at the intersection of 1st and O Streets NW in Washington, D.C., on August 23, 2003. After the shooting the vehicle was driven to a Wendy’s on New York Avenue; Edwards was taken from there to a hospital but died of his injuries on August 24, 2003. The Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation that remains active, and a reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Edwards was a father to a son, Reece Keenan Edwards, and is survived by his mother Colleen Ann Beavers, his brother Jason Alan Beavers, grandmothers Margaret L. Barrett and Lorraine Edwards, and other relatives.

Anyone who knew Jesse, saw activity around 1st and O Streets NW on August 23, 2003, or has information about this case is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department.