Do you know who murdered Maurice Dobson? On a summer night in Washington, D.C., a life was tragically cut short, leaving behind a family and a community with more questions than answers. It was on Monday, July 14, 2003, at approximately 11:30 p.m., that Maurice “Moe Dob” Dobson, a 41-year-old African-American male, was fatally shot. The incident unfolded in the unit block of Atlantic Street, Southeast, where Dobson resided.
That evening, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to the area after
receiving reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Maurice Dobson inside his apartment at 22 Atlantic Street, SE. He was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate response, his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the years that have passed since that fatal night, the case of Maurice Dobson's murder has remained open. The Metropolitan Police Department has continued to investigate the homicide, but no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The authorities have repeatedly appealed to the public for assistance, hoping that someone might come forward with information that could shed light on the events leading to Dobson's death. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this violent act. The community continues to hold out hope for justice for Maurice Dobson and his family.
