Taquan Smith, a 25-year-old Black man known as Tay, was shot and killed on October 30, 2018, in Southeast Washington, D.C. Police responded at about 10:29 p.m. to the 4800 block of Alabama Avenue SE after reports of gunfire and found Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch classified the death as a homicide and believes the shooting occurred during some form of altercation. Investigators have appealed to the public for information and offered a reward, but as of the latest available report no arrests have been made and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone witnessed the October 30 incident or has information about who was involved, please share what is known with investigators.