On Valentine's Day, a tragic discovery was made in a Northeast Washington, D.C. home, forever altering the lives of three families. Rena Bigelow, a 58-year-old Black female, was found deceased alongside two other individuals in what police have described as a triple homicide. The incident, which cast a dark shadow over the day of love, unfolded in the 5000 block of Jay Street, NE, where the victims were discovered at approximately 7:38 p.m.
on the evening of February 14, 2024.
Bigelow, along with Kimberly Stevens, age 40, and Leon Melvin Harper, age 59, had all sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch is actively investigating the circumstances that led to this violent event that claimed three lives. As of now, the motive behind the killings remains unclear, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is left grappling with the loss and the many unanswered questions surrounding the deaths.
In an effort to bring those responsible to justice, the police are appealing to the public for any information that may lead to an arrest and conviction. A significant reward of up to $75,000 has been offered for tips that prove crucial to solving the case. In the meantime, the families and friends of Rena Bigelow, Kimberly Stevens, and Leon Melvin Harper are left to mourn their profound loss as they await answers and hope for a resolution to this devastating crime. Funeral services for Rena Bigelow were held on March 13, 2024, as her loved ones gathered to remember her and seek solace in the midst of their grief.
