On a late summer evening in Washington, D.C., the life of Mark Anthony Lewis was tragically cut short. On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at approximately 9:41 pm, Mr. Lewis, a 42-year-old male, was fatally shot in the rear of the 1400 block of Harvard Street, Northwest. The incident left a community in search of answers and a family grappling with a sudden and violent loss.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation.
They have actively sought the public's assistance in gathering any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for Mr. Lewis's death. To encourage witnesses to come forward, the department has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.
Despite the ongoing investigation and the offered reward, details regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the case have not been publicly released. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive remain part of the active police inquiry. The case of Mark Anthony Lewis continues to be an open homicide investigation, with law enforcement officials urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact them.
