James Patrick Tenor Jr., 54, was found fatally stabbed in an alley behind a residence on the 400 block of Buchanan Street NW in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Police discovered him on the evening of October 13, 2016; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Neighbors called him Jimmy and described him as a good neighbor who often helped with yard work and other small favors.

The motive for the attack is unknown. Some neighbors speculated it might have been a robbery gone wrong, but they did not believe Tenor was involved in criminal activity. The Metropolitan Police Department opened an investigation and appealed for public tips, offering a reward for information leading to a conviction. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced and the case remains open.

If anyone knew James Tenor or saw activity around Buchanan Street NW on October 13, 2016, please come forward with information.