Ambria Farmer, 21, of District Heights, Maryland, was found dead in Fort Dupont Park in Southeast Washington, D.C., on July 13, 2024. Police were called about an unconscious person at about 2:30 p.m.; DC Fire and EMS pronounced Farmer dead at the scene. She had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Family described her as someone who loved her family and friends and enjoyed life.

Investigators treated the death as domestic in nature and identified 23-year-old Desmond Barr Jr. of Northeast D.C. as the suspect. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Farmer getting into Barr’s white Kia Stinger about an hour before she was found. Witnesses near the park said they heard a woman’s cries for help followed by gunshots. Forensic searches of Barr’s vehicle reportedly turned up cleaning supplies, a spent shell casing, and suspected blood stains; a judge found probable cause that Barr drove Farmer to the park, shot her, and tried to discard her shoes, handbag, and phone.

Barr, who is paralyzed and uses a wheelchair, was arrested July 31, 2024, and charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed. His attorneys have argued for release on medical grounds; the court has denied those requests, citing him as a danger to the community. The legal process is ongoing. If anyone knew Ambria or has information about her death, please share what is known with investigators.