Charles Williams, 19, known as Lil Gus, was killed in the early morning hours of August 12, 2009. At about 12:15 a.m. behind a residential building at 2329 Calvin Woodland, Sr. Place, SE in Washington, D.C., Williams was struck multiple times in a burst of gunfire. He was taken to a nearby hospital but died of his wounds. Another person was shot in the leg and survived.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch is investigating. A makeshift memorial was left near the scene, and authorities offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains open.

If anyone knew Charles Lil Gus or witnessed the shooting, can you share what you remember or contact investigators with tips?