In the early morning hours of Saturday, April 2, 2011, the body of 60-year-old Kirk Alan Garnes, an African-American male, was discovered. At approximately 8:09 a.m., authorities found Mr. Garnes in the rear of 5510 3rd Street, NE, in Washington, D.C. It was apparent that he had been the victim of an assault.
The Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The case was taken on by the Violent Crimes Branch, with detectives actively seeking information from the public to piece together the events that led to the fatal assault.
The motive for the attack was not immediately clear, and investigators began the arduous process of trying to identify who was responsible for this act of violence.
In an effort to generate leads, the police have offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Kirk Garnes's death. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, and no suspects have been publicly named. Authorities continue to appeal to the community for any details that might help bring a resolution to the case and provide answers for his friends and family.
