In the pre-dawn hours of September 1, 2021, Carl Harris, 35, was found in the 800 block of 3rd Street Southeast in Washington, D.C., suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. A call reporting an individual down came in at about 3:21 a.m., and first responders pronounced Harris dead at the scene. At the time of his death he was described as having no fixed address.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch investigated the killing and for months sought public assistance, offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. On Thursday, December 9, 2021, authorities announced an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting, a significant development after more than three months of investigation.

If anyone knew Harris, his movements that night, or has information that could shed light on the shooting, please come forward.