Do you know who murdered Davon Lamont Rose?
In the late summer of 2002, a burst of violence cut short the life of a young man in the nation's capital. Davon Lamont Rose, a 24-year-old male from Washington, D.C., was found shot on the evening of Saturday, August 24, 2002. The incident occurred in the 3800 block of Ninth Street SE, a residential area in the southeastern quadrant of the city.
Police responded to reports of the shooting at approximately 10:40 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Rose suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Davon Lamont Rose succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at about 1:15 a.m. the following morning. His death was officially ruled a homicide.
The Metropolitan Police Department's violent crimes branch immediately launched an investigation into the shooting. In the years that have followed, law enforcement has continued to seek information from the public to help solve the case. To date, the murder of Davon Lamont Rose remains unsolved, and no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with his death. His case is listed among the city's unsolved homicides as authorities continue to appeal for any information that might lead to a breakthrough and bring closure to his family.
