In the spring of 2008, a young man's life was cut tragically short on a street in Northeast Washington, D.C. On the evening of Monday, March 31, 2008, at approximately 10:09 pm, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 1500 block of Downing Street, NE, following reports of gunshots in the area. Upon their arrival, they discovered 20-year-old James Kilgore inside a gold 2000 Buick, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, but despite their efforts, the young man succumbed to his injuries. The case was quickly classified as a homicide, and an investigation was launched by the department's Criminal Investigation Division Homicide Branch.
In the years that have followed, the investigation into James Kilgore's murder has remained open.
The Metropolitan Police Department has continued to seek assistance from the public in gathering information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for his death. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in the homicide. To date, there have been no arrests made in the case, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The authorities continue to urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist in bringing closure to the family of James Kilgore.
