Do you know who murdered Jerome Scott? In the early hours of a summer day in the nation's capital, tragedy struck. On Thursday, July 22, 2004, at approximately 12:42 a.m., a male named Jerome A. Scott was found shot to death. The incident occurred alongside the 3400 block of 25th Street, SE in Washington, D.C. At the time of his death, he was the beloved father of a daughter and the devoted son of his mother and father.
The Metropolitan Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public to gather more
information regarding the circumstances that led to the death of Jerome Scott. To date, there have been no arrests made in connection with this homicide, and there is no information available to the public regarding any potential suspect or suspects. The case remains open, and authorities continue to urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
Jerome was also the loving grandson of his maternal grandparents and was survived by aunts, uncles, a step-father, a step-mother, and four step-brothers, in addition to other relatives and friends who mourned his untimely passing. His funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at the Johenning Temple of Praise on Barnaby Street, SE, followed by his interment at Glenwood Cemetery. The investigation into his death continues, a somber reminder of a life cut short by violence.
