In the early hours of a cold Monday morning in Washington, D.C., the life of 27-year-old Lamare Antwan Larkins was tragically cut short. On February 1, 2010, at approximately 12:25 a.m., authorities received a report of a shooting in the 1300 block of Stevens Road, SE. Responding officers discovered a grim scene in an alley where Larkins lay, having been shot at least twice.
Hailing from the 3000 block of Stanton Road SE, the young man's death marked another homicide in the nation's capital.
The investigation into the shooting was swiftly taken over by the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch. Despite their efforts, a motive for the killing remained elusive in the initial stages of the inquiry. In the days that followed, the case of Lamare Larkins joined the list of the city's unsolved homicides. Officials from the MPD made a public appeal for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. A significant reward of up to $25,000 was offered for any details that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this violent act.
More than a decade has passed since Lamare Larkins was killed, and his case remains open. There have been no reports of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his murder. The investigation continues, and the Metropolitan Police Department still lists his case among their unsolved homicides, with the reward for information still active. His death left behind a grieving family, including a son and a daughter, who are still awaiting answers and justice for their loved one.
