On the evening of July 29, 2024, 38-year-old Ruben Jesus Munoz-Romero was found mortally wounded after falling from his moped in the 400 block of Michigan Avenue NE, near Catholic University. Officers arrived after a report at about 7:56 p.m.; medical aid was provided but his injuries were fatal and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say evidence indicates he was not shot where he fell and believe the shooting occurred in the 3200 block of 9th Street NE.

It appears Munoz-Romero was able to ride his moped some distance after being shot before collapsing. Munoz-Romero, a Venezuelan national living in Takoma Park, Maryland, worked as a delivery driver and supported a large family: a wife, seven children ages two to eighteen, and two elderly parents. No arrests or suspect descriptions have been released; a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone knew Ruben or saw activity in the 3200 block of 9th Street NE or the 400 block of Michigan Avenue NE on the night of July 29, contact investigators with tips.