In the early hours of a Saturday in Washington, D.C., the life of 20-year-old Henry D. Kelly, known to his friends and family as 'Swagg,' was tragically cut short. On March 5, 2011, at approximately 3:28 a.m., Kelly was found shot to death in the rear of 3122 Buena Vista Terrace in the Southeast area of the city. He was a beloved son and brother.
The Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the shooting, but the case has remained unsolved for years.
Despite the passage of time, Henry Kelly's family, particularly his mother, has been relentless in their pursuit of justice. They have actively worked to keep his memory alive and to bring his killer or killers to justice. This has included organizing community events, such as the 'Justice for Henry' walk, to raise awareness and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
The pain of their loss remains a daily struggle for Kelly's family as they continue to seek answers and closure. The case is one of several unsolved homicides in the District of Columbia, and the police department continues to seek the public's assistance for any information regarding the incident. To date, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the murder of Henry Kelly. His death was one of three homicides that occurred in a single night in Southeast Washington, a spike in violence that concerned the city at the time.
