Do you know who murdered Morris Snead? On a Thursday afternoon, March 18, 2004, Morris Snead was in the 1600 block of U Street in Southeast Washington, D.C. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the day, and when police arrived, they found Mr. Snead suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the victim of a homicide. The incident occurred specifically to the rear of 1624 U Street, SE.
The Metropolitan Police Department's Violent Crimes Branch took charge of the investigation into
the shooting death of the male victim. In the years that have passed, the case has remained open and is now considered a cold case. Authorities have continued to seek assistance from the public to bring closure to the long-unsolved murder.
To encourage potential witnesses to come forward, the department has offered a substantial reward of $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Mr. Snead's death. Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the crime. The investigation remains ongoing as they continue to seek justice for Morris Snead.
