Do you know who murdered Lamont Pitts? Lamont D. Pitts, 24, an African-American male, was found shot to death on March 12, 2004, in the 1200 block of Valley Avenue SE in Washington, D.C. Officers responded that morning and, at approximately 10:29 a.m., located Pitts at the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department described the killing as occurring in the early hours and issued a public appeal for information, underscoring the urgency and the lack of immediate leads.
Authorities publicized a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever was responsible, but despite the outreach the case remained open. Pitts's obituary recorded his age and identified loved ones he left behind, a brief portrait of a young man whose life ended abruptly and whose death drew a community call for answers.
Police have not announced any arrests, and no suspect or suspects have been named publicly. The case continues to be listed among the department's unsolved homicides, with investigators seeking tips from anyone who might help reconstruct what led to the shooting on Valley Avenue SE.
