Memorial in honor of Tavaughn Norde | 600 block of T Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 600 block of T Street NW, Washington DC. On Thursday, November 28, 2024, at approximately 6:50 a.m., officers responded to the listed location and found an adult male unconscious and not breathing. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving measures failed, the man was pronounced dead. The man was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where the cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds and the manner of death was ruled homicide.

The decedent has been identified as 21-year-old Tavaughn Norde of Southwest, DC.

This large passionate memorial to young Mr. Norde is directly across the street from the historic Howard Theater. 

May his friends and family be comforted by his memory. 

Shrine for Brandon Ward | 5000 block of First Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to Rock Creek Cemetery for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds in an area of the cemetery to the rear of the 5000 block of First Street NW, Washington DC. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and after all lifesaving measures failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Brandon Ward, of Northwest, DC.

Rest in peace. 

Blessing shrine for Olivia Graves | 700 block of Atlantic Street SE DC

 

From a DC Police report: On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 3:31 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Atlantic Street SE, Washington, DC. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim to an area hospital where after all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Olivia Graves, of Upper Marlboro, MD.

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, 62-year-old Maurice Jackson, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.

May her soul rest and justice be served.

Site of the passing of Tyrone Burch | 600 block of Edgewood Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 10:52 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the sounds of gunshots in the 600 block of Edgewood Street NE, Washington DC. Upon arrival officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS were summoned to the scene and after all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Tyrone Burch, of Northeast, DC.

Peace. 

 

Police tape for Fred Morgan. | 1300 Southern Avenue SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Friday, November 8, 2024, at approximately 12:33 p.m., officers of the Seventh District heard gunshots in the 1300 block of Southern Avenue SE, Washington DC. Canvassing officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Services transported the victim to a local hospital where after all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 61-year-old Fred Morgan, of Southeast, DC.  

This site is at the entrance to the United Medical Center hospital on Southern Avenue. 

Shrine for Christian West | 5000 block of Lee Jay Court, Capitol Heights MD

From a Prince Georges Police report: Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The victim is 21-year-old Christian West of Hyattsville. On November 24, 2024, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 5000 block of Lee Jay Court, Capitol Heights, Maryland. Officers located the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. 

May his community be spared further grief.

Police tape at the site of the demise of Keion Naylor | 3300 block of 6th Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at approximately 10:52 p.m., officers of the Seventh District responded to the sounds of gunshots in the 3300 block of 6th Street SE, Washington, DC. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim to an area hospital where after all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Keion Naylor, of Suitland, MD. 

RIP.

Christmas ribbon near the site of the slaying of Nadir McCoy | 200 block of I Street SW DC

From a DC Police report: On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at approximately 6:31 p.m., officers of the First District responded to an apartment building in the 200 block of I Street SW, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male inside of an apartment unit, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Nadir McCoy, of Northwest, DC.