On the night of September 18, 1982, 64-year-old James Thorpe was working as manager at Ferguson’s Sunoco station, 115 Riggs Road NE in Washington, D.C., when two men entered the station at about 11:45 p.m. The pair shot Mr. Thorpe, killing him, and then stole an unspecified amount of money before fleeing north on 1st Street.

The Metropolitan Police Department continues to call for information in this unsolved homicide and has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction. No arrests have ever been announced in the case.

If anyone remembers that night, saw suspicious activity near 115 Riggs Road NE, or has information about the two men who entered the station, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.