On the late afternoon of September 26, 2021, Ronald Bailey, 52, was found inside a home in the 5200 block of E Street SE in Southeast Washington, D.C., suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch investigated and identified a person of interest.

On October 6, 2021, 37-year-old Vernon Parrish of Northeast D.C. was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with Bailey’s death. Investigators reported the motive as a romantic rivalry; both men were reportedly involved with the same woman. At trial, jurors heard evidence and witness testimony that Parrish drove to Bailey’s home intending to kill him, called for Bailey after arriving, then fired multiple shots into the residence and fled.

On July 9, 2024, a jury found Vernon Parrish guilty of first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Is there anyone who knew Ronald Bailey or saw activity around E Street SE on September 26, 2021, who can share information?