On a cold December evening in Washington, D.C., the life of a young man was cut short by a sudden act of violence. Kwaza Blue, a 20-year-old male, was in the 1300 block of 1st Street, SW on Saturday, December 5, 2015, when the sound of a single gunshot broke the night's quiet at approximately 9:50 p.m.
Metropolitan Police Department officers on patrol in the area heard the shot and rushed to the scene. There, they discovered Mr.
Blue, unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from a critical gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but tragically, his injuries proved to be fatal, and he succumbed to them shortly after arrival.
In the years that have passed since that winter night, the case of Kwaza Blue's death has remained unsolved. Despite the initial investigation and public appeals for information by the Metropolitan Police Department, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The identity of any suspect or suspects remains unknown to the public. The department has offered a substantial reward for any information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this homicide. The search for answers and for justice for Kwaza Blue continues, leaving a painful void for his family and community.
