In the quiet, early hours of a Sunday morning in the nation's capital, tragedy befell a young man. Derrick Marvin Baugham, a 25-year-old Black male from Southwest D.C., was fatally shot on November 24, 2013. The incident occurred at approximately 3:08 a.m. in the unit block of Galveston Place, Southwest. When officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrived at the scene, they discovered Baugham with an apparent gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the location.
The investigation into Derrick Baugham's death was launched immediately, with detectives from the Homicide Branch taking the lead. In the days following the shooting, the police department publicly identified Baugham as the victim and appealed to the community for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible. A reward was offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his murder, a standard practice in the city's efforts to solve violent crimes.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Derrick Baugham's murder remains unsolved. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with his killing. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a motive have not been released to the public. For the family and friends of Derrick Baugham, the lack of resolution leaves a painful void, as they continue to await answers and justice for his untimely death. The Metropolitan Police Department continues to list the case as an unsolved homicide, a cold case that serves as a stark reminder of the lives tragically cut short by violence.
