MPD Investigating the Homicide of Jahari Garrett, 25

Friday, Oct 16, 2026

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide after human remains were found in May in Northwest.   

Friday, May 15, 2026, Third District officers responded to the rear of the 2900 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest for the report of human skeletal remains. Upon arrival, officers located human remains in an advanced stage of decomposition. The decedent’s remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where the cause of death was undetermined and the manner of death was a homicide. This case is being investigated as a homicide.

The decedent’s remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Following examination, the cause of death was ruled undetermined; however, the manner of death was determined to be homicide. This case is being investigated as a homicide.

The decedent has been identified as 25-year-old Jahari Garrett, of Northwest, D.C.
                      
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia. 

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