Gunshots At Car Lot Cut Short Owner's Joy

He also urged them to do their homework, and he gave them cash for an exemplary report card. Sometimes, when a report card fell short, he would give the child $10 anyway and say, "You can do better next time," Abdul Kamara said.

Kamara was an outgoing guy and often invited people over to watch boxing matches on television or for a "seafood fest."

Among the great joys of his life, the brothers said, were his three teenage daughters, who visited him on weekends.

"They never went without," Mohammad Kamara said.

On Saturday, after attending the Redskins game, he planned to stop at the lot and then go to Atlantic City about 7:30 p.m. on a charter bus with friends, employees and family members. He was scheduled to return on Christmas to be with family and watch sports, the family said.

Lt. Robert Glover of the police department's violent crimes unit said detectives searched the area for clues yesterday morning. They were still seeking help from the public.

"Every homicide is tragic to somebody," Glover said. "But this is really difficult during the holiday."

A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. Anyone with information should call D.C. police at 202-727-4383.