A well-known Alexandria, VA activist who had been missing since September was found dead on Jan. 26.
Acting upon an anonymous tip, Alexandria police found the body of Lenwood “Lenny” Harris, 53, in a well in suburban Maryland.
An autopsy revealed Harris had been shot.
Harris was a spokesman for the underprivileged and the founder of Operation Hope, a nonprofit that provides life skills training and counseling. Helping those in need was a passion for Harris said those who knew him.
Alexandria City Council Member Alicia Hughes told the Washington Post that everyone “recognized him as an integral part of our community who had an unforgettable voice.”
Alexandria’s Chief of Police told ABC News Channel 7 that he hopes the mystery of Harris’ death can be solved. Like many, he knew Harris well.”
He fought for issues all the way from government facilities for disadvantaged or minorities,” said Chief Earl Cook. “Other times it was simply issues about funding housing.”
The police are still working to find suspects and they do have some leads. Not only did a camera capture a man using Harris’ credit card shortly after Harris was missing also the police have found Harris’ mobile phone on the Woodrow Wilson bridge.
