Remains identified as 29-year-old Leon Powell were found in Fort Greble Park, off the 4300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SW, on Friday, February 16, 2024. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition when discovered; Powell had been reported missing in November before the discovery.

An autopsy at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Powell sustained gunshot injuries and his death was ruled a homicide. It is not known when or where the shooting occurred. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch is investigating; no arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone knew Leon Powell, saw activity in or near Fort Greble Park that could be connected to this case, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.