Do you know who murdered Jerome Humphries Jr? In the early hours of a fall morning in Washington, D.C., the life of Jerome Humphries Jr. was tragically cut short. On Saturday, October 2, 2004, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Humphries was seated in a vehicle in the 5100 block of East Capitol Street, Southeast, when he was fatally shot. The male victim was 24 years old at the time of his death, having been born on September 20, 1980.
The Metropolitan Police Department swiftly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting.
Despite their efforts, the case has remained unsolved for years, joining the city's list of cold cases. In an appeal to the public for assistance, authorities have offered a reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Humphries' murder. The investigation is being handled by the department's Violent Crimes Branch.
To date, there have been no arrests made in connection with the death of Jerome Humphries Jr., and no suspects have been publicly identified. The police department continues to encourage anyone with information about the case to come forward and contact detectives. The case remains an open and active investigation, a painful chapter for a family still seeking justice for their loved one.
