“Put the guns down” “Forever 14” - Memorial for Tyale Coates and Mhilo Young | 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE DC

From a DC Police report: On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 3:27 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile male victims, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving measures failed, one juvenile male was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 12-year-old male, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the second victim succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The victims have been identified as 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young, both of Northeast, DC. 

Moving testimony to their lives can be viewed here and here.

May justice and peace be their legacy. Put down the guns.

Roses for Eric Jones | 3200 block of 15th Place SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 9:43 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 3200 block of 15th Place SE, Washington DC. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Eric Jones, of Southeast, D.C. 

RIP.

Thank you to Craig Byrnes for alerting me to this memorial to Mr. Jones.

Flags at half mast for Dr. Cerina Fairfax | Domestic homicide victim, Annandale Virginia

From a Fairfax County Police report: Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a domestic-related murder-suicide after two people were found deceased inside an Annandale home early Thursday morning. On April 16 2026, at approximately 12:12 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive in Annandale. Upon arrival, officers located Cerina Fairfax, 49, and Justin Fairfax, 47, both of Annandale, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds inside the home. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel pronounced both deceased at the scene. Preliminarily, detectives believe Justin shot his wife, Cerina, before shooting himself. Cartridge casings and a firearm were recovered at the scene. Two teenage children were located inside the home unharmed. Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

Governor Spanberger of Virginia made the following proclamation in her honor and memory. 

Governor’s Flag Order in Memory and Respect of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, Victims of Domestic Violence -- "In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and honor of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and in memory and honor of all victims of domestic violence.

We remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax’s life and her devotion to others, her patients, and most especially, her children. We honor her educational achievements, professional success, service to our Commonwealth, and her deep love for her family. We honor Dr. Cerina Fairfax by drawing attention to the reality that women in any community or circumstance may face domestic violence, and we lower the flags in memory of her and all women whose lives have been lost to domestic violence.  

With a solemn commitment to helping those who face domestic violence or the threat of domestic violence, I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Monday, May 4, 2026, and remain at half-staff until sunset. Ordered on this, the 1st day of May 2026.

Sincerely, Abigail D. Spanberger"

Patients and colleagues remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, a caring dentist and the rock at the center of her family, after police say she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. More information is here:

These flags were in front of a fire station not far from Dr. Fairfax's home.