Shrine for Tyrone Kearney | 1200 block of Valley Avenue SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 1200 block of Valley Avenue SE, Washington DC, for reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male who was unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Tyrone Kearney, of Southeast, DC. 

This shrines is made in Mr. Kearney's memory. May he rest in peace. 

Police shooting | David Warren Childs , 4700 block of Minnesota Avenue NE DC

From a DC Police report: The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau and Investigative Services Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Deanwood neighborhood. On Monday, November 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Sixth District officers and members of the DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force were proactively patrolling in the 4700 block of Minnesota Avenue NE, Washington DC, after concerns were raised at a community meeting on Sunday over the sound of gunfire in the area. During the patrol, officers encountered a suspect armed with a firearm tucked in his waistband. When officers approached the suspect, he immediately fled, and officers chased the suspect on foot, issuing multiple loud commands for the suspect to stop. An officer caught up with the suspect in the 1200 block of 47th Place, Northeast, and a brief struggle ensued. During the struggle, the officer again issued multiple loud commands for the suspect to show his hands. The suspect did not comply and reached toward his waistband, where the firearm was located. At that time, the officer discharged their service weapon, striking the suspect.

The officer immediately called for DC Fire and EMS to respond to the scene, and additional officers arrived and began providing lifesaving care. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the suspect was pronounced dead. The suspect’s firearm was recovered on the scene. The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old David Warren Childs, of Northeast, DC.

The involved members have been placed on administrative leave, pursuant to MPD policy. The release of body-worn camera footage is pursuant to District of Columbia law (D.C. Official Code § 5–116.33 (c)(2)). The officer-involved shooting is under investigation by the Internal Affairs Bureau’s Force Investigations Team, which investigates all law enforcement officer-involved shootings in the District of Columbia. The United States Attorney’s Office will independently review the facts and evidence in the case.

May the violence abate, and peace be upon all.

Shrine for Sarah Beckstrom | 17th and I Streets NW DC

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, National Guard member, was shot and killed November 26, 2025 at the corner of 17th and I streets NW, Washington DC. 

From the Washington Post: “One of the two National Guard members shot Wednesday near the White House complex has died... The victim, Spec. Sarah Beckstrom, was a 20-year-old from West Virginia. The second critically wounded National Guard member, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is still fighting for his life..."

 Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been arrested and charged with murder.

This shrine outside the Metro stop where the shooting occurred was erected by the Hazara American community.

Peace, justice, and mercy. May Ms. Beckstrom rest in peace and her family be spared further grief.