Oscar Henry Watson was shot and killed inside an apartment at 2214 Nicholson Street SE in Washington, D.C., at approximately 12:07 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Branch responded and opened an investigation, but the circumstances and motive for the shooting remain unclear.

No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified; the case is described as cold but remains open and active. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of Oscar Henry Watson.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Oscar, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department with any details that might help bring justice to his family.