On a cold Christmas Eve in Washington, D.C., a tragic event unfolded that would leave a lasting mark on the community. Alem Habteymer, a 57-year-old man, was fatally shot on December 24, 2014. The incident occurred at approximately 9:55 p.m. in the 2600 block of Sherman Avenue, Northwest.
Officers from the Third District responded to a call for the sound of gunshots and upon arrival, they discovered Habteymer inside a location, suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services personnel found no signs of life at the scene. Habteymer, who was identified as being of no fixed address, was one of several individuals killed in the District of Columbia on that violent Christmas Eve.
In the wake of the shooting, the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch launched an investigation into Habteymer's death.
Authorities offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the homicide.
Despite the ongoing investigation and the offered reward, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the murder of Alem Habteymer. The case has left a void in the community, a somber reminder of a life lost to violence on a night that is typically a time for celebration and peace. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unresolved, and the search for justice in his name continues.
