The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with the January 9, 2000 double homicide committed in the 2400 block of 18th Street, NW. The victims, 28-year-old Carlos David Smith and 28-year-old Ronald William Taylor, were shot to death following an argument at about 3:20 a.m. A third victim, who was an innocent bystander, also received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound as the result of this shooting incident.

The suspect in this case is described as a medium complexioned black male in early 20s, 5'9" in height, weighing approximately 160 - 170 pounds. He was wearing a waist length black leather jacket, jeans, boots, and a blue knit cap with a white design on the sides and three strings hanging from the top. The cap had earflaps with a string hanging from each earflap. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone who has information regarding or who has knowledge of the identity of this suspect is asked to call Detective Eddie Voysest at 202-727-9133, the department's Cold Case Unit at 202-727-9018, or the D.C. Crime Solvers Unit at 1-800-673-2777 . The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a TEN THOUSAND-DOLLAR REWARD to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

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A COMPOSITE DRAWING OF THE SUSPECT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE NEWS MEDIA TO VIDEOTAPE/PHOTOGRAPH. NEWS AGENCIES MAY SEND A CAMERAPERSON TO THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 300 INDIANA AVENUE, NW, ROOM 4048. THE OFFICE IS OPEN 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY.