Phillip Michael Thomas, 24, was shot and killed on Monday, October 29, 2007, at about 5:38 p.m. The killing happened in the rear of The Church of the Incarnation at 880 Eastern Avenue NE in Washington, D.C. Details about the motive and what led up to the shooting are scarce, and investigators have not released information identifying suspects or announcing arrests.

The Metropolitan Police Department responded and opened a homicide investigation that remains active. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. The family and community continue to await answers.

If anyone has memories, footage, or other information about that evening or the area behind the church, please contact investigators.