On a late summer evening in Washington, D.C., Michael O'Bryon Harris was shot and killed in the 900 block of Hamilton Street, NW. The incident occurred on Monday, August 31, 2009, at approximately 6:26 p.m. To date, the case remains an open and unsolved homicide.
The Metropolitan Police Department continues to seek assistance from the public for any information regarding the shooting death of Mr. Harris. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the crime. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a potential motive have not been released to the public, leaving a lingering mystery for his family and the community.
Michael O'Bryon Harris was survived by his parents, Timmy and
Rita, and his father, Michael, as well as five brothers and five sisters. His family held a service for him on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at the First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The investigation into his death is ongoing, with law enforcement officials still hoping for a break in the case that will bring closure to his loved ones.
