Do you know who murdered Henry Thompson? In the early hours of a summer morning in Washington, D.C., the life of Henry Thompson Jr., a Black male, was tragically cut short. On August 3, 2005, at approximately 12:30 a.m., gunshots rang out in the 4000 block of Arkansas Avenue NW. When officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrived at the scene, they found Thompson suffering from gunshot wounds.
First responders rendered aid, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he succumbed to them at the scene.
The investigation into the death of Henry Thompson Jr. was launched by the Metropolitan Police Department's Violent Crimes Branch. His death was ruled a homicide, sparking a lengthy and ongoing search for those responsible. Despite the passage of time, the case has remained unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting. There have been no public announcements regarding any potential suspects in the years following the incident.
The Metropolitan Police Department continues to seek assistance from the public to bring closure to the case of Henry Thompson Jr. and his family. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his murder. The case is listed among the unsolved homicides in the District of Columbia, a persistent reminder of a life taken and a quest for justice that continues. The age of Henry Thompson Jr. at the time of his death is not available in the public records found.
