The person at the center of this case
Ty'ah Settles, 3-year-old
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
TY'AH SETTLES
Justice for Ty'ah Settles, 3-year-old — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots that struck the vehicle? Was this a targeted attack or random gunfire?
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle was Ty'ah in at the time of the shooting? What are its make, model, and color?
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witness
Lead #3Were there witnesses present in or near the vehicle who can provide details about the shooter or shooting circumstances?
On May 3, 2024, at approximately 9:10 pm, 3-year-old Ty'ah Settles was shot inside a vehicle in the 2300 block of Hartford Street, SE, in Washington, D.C. She was rushed to Children's National Medical Center but died despite life-saving efforts. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Metropolitan Police Department are seeking the public's help to identify the individual(s) responsible for this tragic homicide.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Washington Field Office) and Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C.
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evidence
Lead #4What ballistic or forensic evidence was recovered from the scene that could identify the shooter?
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clue
Lead #5Why was a 3-year-old in a vehicle at 9:10 pm in this location? Who was with her?
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Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Washington, D.C. May 3, 2024 The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for the death of 3-year-old Ty'ah Settles.
On Friday, May 3, 2024, at approximately 9:10 pm, Settles was shot inside a vehicle in the 2300 block of Hartford Street, SE, Washington, D.C. She was taken to a fire station, unconscious and unresponsive, and then transported to Children's National Medical Center where, despite all life saving efforts, she was pronounced dead.
Timeline of Events
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2024-05-03
21:10Shooting Incident
3-year-old Ty'ah Settles was shot inside a vehicle in the 2300 block of Hartford Street, SE, Washington, D.C.
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2024-05-03
21:10Emergency Response
Settles was taken to a fire station unconscious and unresponsive, then transported to Children's National Medical Center.
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2024-05-03
Death Pronounced
Despite all life-saving efforts, Ty'ah Settles was pronounced dead at Children's National Medical Center.
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Case Information
Incident:May 3, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 3, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case