Interpreter For Army Identified As Homicide Victim From Alexandria

WASHINGTON, DC — An Afghan interpreter for the U.S. Army who was living in Alexandria was identified as the man killed in a DC homicide Monday.

Nasrat Ahmad Yar, 31, of Alexandria, was identified as the victim found with gunshot injuries in the 400 block of 11th Street NE early Monday. According to a GoFundMe created for his family, the Alexandria man was working a late shift as a rideshare driver when he was killed.

Before coming to the U.S., Ahmad Yar served as an Afghan interpreter for U.S. Army Special Forces for a decade, according to the fundraiser. As Afghanistan's government fell to the Taliban in August 2021, Ahmad Yar brought his family to the United States. The family settled in Alexandria, and he worked as a tow truck driver and rideshare driver as the sole provider for his wife and four children.

"Nasrat's commitment to his family and community was unwavering," the GoFundMe fundraiser by Jeramie Malone stated. "He always extended a helping hand to friends and family and readily assisted anyone in need. He was immensely proud to be in the U.S., and grateful for the safety and opportunities that would be afforded to his four young children."

Ahmad Yar is survived by his wife and four children aged between 15-months-old and 13-years-old. The GoFundMe fundraiser through the nonprofit Heart of an Ace will help Ahmad Yar's wife and children with their immediate needs.

Another fundraiser through Facebook and nonprofit Help Build Tomorrow is supporting burial costs and Ahmad Yar's wife.

Rideshare company Lyft shared a statement to Fox5DC offering condolences to Ahmad Yar's family. Lyft said it connected with the family to provide support and are in touch with Metropolitan Police for the homicide investigation.

Police have not identified a suspect in the homicide. A reward up to $25,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction for homicides in DC.

Anyone with information about the homicide can contact Metropolitan Police at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.