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Shrine to an unknown person | 4000 block of East Capitol Street SE DC

February 6, 2020, 7:21 am
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This vibrant street memorial is in the 4000 block of East Capitol Street SE, Washington DC.

There have been a couple of homicides in the general vicinity fairly recently, but none at this location.

The Washington Post reported a fatal accident nearby in April 2019. The victim was not publicly identified.

The shrine appeared on this street quite recently. There was no material on-site to help identify who it was created for. I have no further knowledge of the situation.



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Site of William Howard Green's murder | Saint Barnabas Road and Winston Street, Temple Hills MD

February 6, 2020, 7:34 am
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From a Prince George’s County Report: The Prince George’s County Police Department charged a patrol officer in connection with the fatal officer-involved shooting in Temple Hills on Monday night. The involved officer is Corporal Michael Owen, Jr. He is a 10-year veteran assigned to the Bureau of Patrol. He’s charged with fatally shooting William Howard Green, 43,  of Southeast, Washington DC.

On January 27th, 2020, at approximately 7:20 pm, officers were dispatched to the area of St. Barnabas Road and Winston Street, Temple Hills, Maryland,  for the report of a traffic accident. Owen and a second officer were advised by witnesses on scene that Green had struck their vehicle. The officers approached Green who was in his car nearby. The preliminary investigation reveals Green was removed from his car and at the time was believed to be under the influence of a substance. He was handcuffed and placed in the front seat of Owen’s cruiser as they awaited the arrival of a drug recognition expert. As they waited, Owen got into the driver’s seat of his cruiser and was now seated next to Green. A short time later, for reasons that are now at the center of the investigation, Green was shot seven times by the officer’s duty weapon.

Following the shooting, Owen and the second officer removed Green from the cruiser and used their department-issued trauma kits to provide medical aid to Green. He was transported to a hospital where he died a short time later.

Owen is charged with second degree murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, first degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. He was taken into custody late this afternoon.

The PGPD has received several questions about why Owen placed Green in the front seat of the cruiser. Here is the directive our officers follow according to the department’s General Orders - Volume II, Chapter 4: One officer may transport one arrestee, who will occupy the right front seat. For vehicles equipped with transport partitions, arrestees will occupy the right rear seat. Owen’s cruiser did not have a partition.

There is considerably more information about this tragedy in the Washington Post.

Justice, justice shall you pursue. (Deut. 16:18-20)



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Flowers, candles, and a cross for Lamar Walters | 2400 block of Franklin Street NE DC

February 6, 2020, 7:41 am
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From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 6, 2020, in the 2400 block of Franklin Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 1:36 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Two additional adult male victims were located after they sought treatment at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Lamar Walters, 38, of Northeast DC.

From WTOP: "D.C. police Cmdr. William Fitzgerald said bullets began flying around 1:35 p.m. outside a beer and wine store on the 2400 block of Franklin Avenue NE near Langdon Park Recreation Center. They found a man shot on the curb, who was in grave condition, Fitzgerald said. The victim later died. Police later discovered that two other men showed up at local hospitals, Fitzgerald said during a news conference. The people who congregate at the store where the shooting happened was targeted, but Fitzgerald said police do not yet know if the victims were the intended target. Fitzgerald acknowledged that the store has been a sore spot in the community for a while, calling it a “drain on resources.” He said his officers have made several drug arrests there, set up cameras and monitored it using overtime hours. Fitzgerald added that he hopes to get the store temporarily closed. Police have not yet released the identity of the victims, and they are talking with witnesses to gather suspect information."

There is now a police 'shot-spotter' alert system installed in front of this site.

May there be peace and healing for everyone concerned.
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Site of a double homicide. Wilfredo Torres Jaime Zelaya | 6000 block of 13th Street NW DC

March 12, 2020, 11:25 am
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From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2020, inside of a residential building, in the 6000 block of 13th Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 5:02 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the 6000 block of 13th Street NW, Washington DC, for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile males, and an adult female, inside of a residence, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that one of the juvenile males displayed no signs consistent with life.. The second juvenile male and adult female were transported to an area hospital for treatment. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the second juvenile male was pronounced dead. The adult female was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Investigation at the scene revealed that the offense occurred inside of the residential building.  The decedents have been identified as Wilfredo Torres, 17, and  Jaime Zelaya, 16, both of Northwest DC.

May they both rest in peace.

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Police tape at the site of Miguel Romero's murder | 4900 block of Nash Street NE DC

March 12, 2020, 11:30 am
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From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in the 4900 block of Nash Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 2:02 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, inside of a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services found no signs consistent with life and the decedent remained on scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Preliminary investigation at the scene indicates that this offense occurred inside of a residential building. The decedent is identified as Miguel Romero, 75.

Paz.

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Shrine for Cordaro Pierre Chambers | 2100 block of I Street NE DC

March 12, 2020, 11:36 am
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From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, February 17, 2020, in the 2100 block of I Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:27 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious male. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, inside of a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services found no signs consistent with life. Investigation at the scene revealed that the shooting took place inside of the residence. The decedent has been identified as Cordaro Pierre Chambers, 31, of Northeast DC.

This shrine is in the Carver Terrace section of DC. I spoke to a neighbor of Mr. Chambers about the shrine, and discussed the sad effect that homicide has on an individual's and community's psychological state. We both hoped for peace in the area, for healing, and for positive memories of those lost to violence.
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Shrine in the 1600 block of 18th Street SE DC | Bryan Tate, Jr

March 12, 2020, 11:44 am
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From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, February 20, 2020, in the 1600 block of 18th Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 1:16 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a check on the welfare. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, inside of a residence, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services found no signs consistent with life and the decedent remained on scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Investigation at the scene revealed that the shooting took place inside of the residence.  The decedent has been identified as Bryan Tate, Jr., 37, of Southeast DC.

There have been other deaths in this block over the years.
A shrine in 2013 was erected on this same large tree.

I pray for the peace and safety of all in the community. RIP.


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Shrine for Malachi Lukes, 13 years old | 1700 block of 7th Street NW

March 12, 2020, 11:58 am
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From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in the 600 block of S Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 2:08 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim, identified as Malachi Lukes, 13, of Northwest DC, was pronounced dead. Additionally, officers located a second juvenile male victim in the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest, suffering from a gunshot wound. The second victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

I was alerted to the site of this shrine honoring the memory of young Mr. Lukes on 17th Street NW by Mr. Kevin Nara, whose sister was one of the unfortunate victim's classmates.
Thank you to Mr. Nara for this kindness.

May there be peace and justice for all touched by this most unfortunate tragedy.






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Yellow tape at the site of Brea Moon's passing | 3900 block of Alabama Avenue SE DC

April 17, 2020, 12:23 pm
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From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue SE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:37 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Shortly after, members of the Prince Georges County Police Department were dispatched to the 3900 block of Suitland Road, Suitland, MD, for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult female, inside of a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. PG Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Further investigation revealed the shooting occurred in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. The decedent has been identified as Brea Moon, 21, of District Heights, MD.

RIP.


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Police tape for Antonio Burnett, Jr., | 3700 block of Hayes Street NE DC

April 17, 2020, 12:27 pm
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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020, in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 1:10 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Additionally, two other adult male victims were located with gunshot wounds. These victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Antonio Burnett, Jr., 19, of Northeast DC.

More information about this sad situation is on the Congress Heights blog, the Washington Post, and DC Witness.
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Memorial for Naseem Simpson | 3000 block of 14th Street NW DC

April 17, 2020, 12:33 pm
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From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 15, 2020, in the 3000 block of 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. At approximately 3:11 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Naseem Simpson, 18, of Northwest DC.
 On Thursday, March 26, 2020, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested  Khamari Perkins, 19, of Southeast DC, for First Degree Murder While Armed (Premeditated).

Several of Mr. Simpson's friends were in the area when I was photographing and we spoke briefly, through masks, about this tragedy.
I wish them and his family peace and healing.





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Mr. Clarence Skrine's life ended here | 700 block of Longfellow Street NW DC

April 17, 2020, 12:37 pm
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From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020, in the 700 block of Longfellow Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 11:20 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as Clarence Skrine, 25, of Northwest DC.

Peace.

Please, peace for everyone.


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Site of the passing of Nelson Leon-Umana | woods behind the 6600 block of Chillum Manor Road, Adelphi MD

April 17, 2020, 12:40 pm
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From a Prince Georges County Police report: Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man in Chillum, Maryland. The victim is Nelson Leon-Umana, 19, of Adelphi. On February 28, 2020,, at approximately 2:05 pm, officers responded to the 6600 block of Chillum Manor Road, Adelphi, for a welfare check. Responding officers located the victim in a wooded area suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.


Sad situation. May this young one rest in peace, and justice prevail.
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Derek Anthony Burke, Jr. : Hit and run homicide | flowers, teddy bears, and a cross, 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE DC

April 17, 2020, 12:46 pm
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From a DC Police report: Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian that occurred on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE, Washington DC.

At approximately 8:42 pm, a pedestrian was rolling in the roadway in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE. While the pedestrian was in the roadway, a vehicle traveling in the left lane of the northbound lanes of travel ran over the pedestrian then fled the scene. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead on scene.

The decedent has been identified as Derek Anthony Burke, Jr., 34, of Southeast, DC.

May there be justice in this case.
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Unknown | shrine at 15th Place and Congress Place SE DC

May 22, 2020, 11:39 am
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This shrine to an unknown person is at the corner of 15th Place and Congress Place SE, Washington DC. I was unable to find any additional information about it.

There is another older memorial to an accident victim nearby, on Shippen Lane SE.

I was notified about this shrine by Craig Byrnes and John Muller. Thank you.
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Adam Hartman | balloons in the 6000 block of 67th Avenue in Riverdale MD

May 22, 2020, 11:41 am
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From a Prince Georges police report: Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man in Riverdale, Maryland. The victim is Adam Hartman 18, of Riverdale.  On May 9, 2020, at approximately 8:00 pm, officers responded to the 6000 block of 67th Avenue in Riverdale for a shooting. Responding officers located the victim in an apartment building suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.

Rest in peace.
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Deniro Monts - shoes and police tape | 6800 block of Atwood Street District Heights MD

May 22, 2020, 11:45 am
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From a Prince Georges police report: Homicide Unit detectives are investigating fatal shooting in District Heights, Maryland. The victim is Deniro Monts, 18, of District Heights. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.  On Sunday May 17, 2020, at approximately 4:05 pm, officers responded to the 6800 block of Atwood Street, District Heights, for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located the victim on a sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital. The preliminary investigation revealed three additional people were also shot. One of those victims was critically injured. The other two victims suffered what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are working to identify suspect(s) and establish a motive in this case.



Peace.

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Street memorial for Eddie Crist | 4000 block of South Capitol Terrace SW DC

May 22, 2020, 11:51 am
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This large shrine to Mr. Crist is near the intersection of Atlantic Street and South Capitol Street SE.




May he rest in peace, and the community be spared further grief.

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, May 8, 2020, in the 4000 block of South Capitol Terrace SW, Washington DC. At approximately 8:05 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Eddie Crist, 28, of no fixed address.

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Lowell Tolliver Jr.'s memorial | 2100 block of H Street NE DC, Langston Terrace community

May 22, 2020, 11:59 am
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From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, May 7, 2020, in the 2100 block of H Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 12:18 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Additionally, officers located a second adult male victim, at the listed location, suffering from a gunshot wound. The second victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Lowell Tolliver Jr., 27, of Northeast DC.

I spoke with some DC police officers at the site, who were being stationed there to help ensure peace in the community.

I wish them success in their mission, and justice for Mr. Tolliver.
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Street memorial to an unknown person | 4300 block Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE DC

June 29, 2020, 11:59 am
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I observed and documented this small street shrine, erected to an unknown person. It is in the 4300 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC

I could find nothing in news reports or police sites. A twitter post from May 5, 2020 stated:
"CRITICAL SHOOTING/ PROBABLE HOMICIDE--- 4300 blk Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE-DC in the Upper Central NE area. 30yr-old man shot in head; last reported in cardiac arrest. Police working on suspect info now."

 I could find no further information about its origin.



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