In the quiet community of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, the life of 31-year-old Awa Ebi was tragically cut short on the morning of December 28, 2020. Around 11:40 a.m., officers from the Prince George's County Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 7900 block of Trumps Hill Road. Upon arrival, they discovered a grim scene: Awa Ebi, a resident of Upper Marlboro, was found lying in the roadway, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation launched by the Homicide Unit revealed that the shooting was a targeted event, though a specific motive was not immediately clear. Detectives began the arduous process of piecing together the events that led to Ebi's untimely death, working to identify the suspect or suspects responsible for the violent act. In the days and months that followed, the police department made public appeals for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward.
As part of their ongoing investigation, authorities released information about a vehicle of interest—an SUV that was believed to be connected to the homicide. They sought the public's help in locating the vehicle and identifying its owner, hoping it would provide a crucial lead in the case. A substantial reward of up to $25,000 was offered for any information that would lead to an arrest and indictment of the individual or individuals responsible for Awa Ebi's murder.
Despite these efforts, the case has remained a painful and unresolved chapter for Ebi's family and the Upper Marlboro community. While the investigation is presumed to be ongoing, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the years since his death. The circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of Awa Ebi remain an open wound, a story without a final chapter, as those who knew him continue to await justice.
