Do you know who murdered Michael Curtis? On a spring afternoon in Washington, D.C., a life was cut short, leaving a family heartbroken and a community searching for answers. On Saturday, April 23, 2005, Michael A. Curtis, a 31-year-old male, was fatally shot in Southeast Washington. The incident occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Butler Street, SE. Officers who arrived at the scene discovered Curtis in a parking lot outside an apartment complex.
Despite the efforts of first responders, Curtis was
pronounced dead at the scene. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, investigators had limited information and few leads to pursue. The Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation into his death, a case that has remained unsolved for years. The department has continued to seek the public's assistance in gathering information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for this violent act.
To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Michael Curtis, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case is now considered a cold case, one of many unsolved homicides in the District of Columbia. Authorities continue to offer a substantial reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. The family of Michael Curtis, including his mother and two sisters, were left to mourn a beloved son and brother, their quest for justice enduring as the years have passed.
