A rose for Honesty Cheadle | 1000 block of 14th Street SE DC

This one really got to me. 

May this innocent child's soul grow and bloom in eternal peace.

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:03 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1000 block of 14th Street SE, Washington DC. Officers located a 3-year-old girl suffering a gunshot wound to the upper body. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the girl to an area hospital, where she received treatment for critical injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed that at least one suspect began discharging a firearm in the block, striking a parked vehicle where the girl was seated alongside family members. 

On Monday, July 7, 2025, the victim succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle, of Southeast, DC. 

“This is a tragedy for Honesty’s family and our entire city, and I express my deepest condolences to her loved ones as they cope with such an unimaginable loss” said Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith. “Our detectives are working hard, pursuing several leads, and will do everything in their power to find those responsible for this shooting and bring them to justice.”

Amen.

There is additional information on this tragic case in the Washington Post.

A sign memorial for Jonathan Fuentes-Ferrufino | 4100 block of 7th Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the report of a stabbing in a residence in the 4100 block of 7th Street NW, Washington DC. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, suffering from stab wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, the man was pronounced dead on the scene. Officers placed the suspect under arrest and recovered a knife. The decedent has been identified as 27-year-old Jonathan Fuentes-Ferrufino of Northwest, DC. As a result of the detectives’ investigation, 25-year-old Leslie Flores of Northwest, DC was charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed. 

Reposar en paz.

Shrine from 'Daddy's Girls ' - Quonzay Lynch & Cortney Burley | 1800 block of D Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 12:03 a.m., Fifth District officers were patrolling near the 1800 block of D Street NE, Washington DC, when they heard the sound of gunshots. While canvassing the area, officers located two adult male victims who were unconscious and not breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed both victims were pronounced dead. The decedents have been identified as 30-year-old Quonzay Lynch of Northeast, D.C. and 41-year-old Cortney Burley of Southeast, D.C.

This heartfelt shrine is at the site of a double slaying. May their families and communities be spaared further grief.

For Dangelo Foster | 1100 block of 3rd Street SW DC

From a DC Police report: On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 1:21 a.m., First District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the rear of an apartment complex in the 1100 block of 3rd Street SW, Washington DC. Officers located an adult male, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 49-year-old Dangelo Foster, of Upper Marlboro, MD. 

Rest in peace.