Street Shrine for John Watts | 5000 block Benning Road SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Monday, August 17, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 5000 block of Benning Road SE, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later died due to his injuries. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old John Watts, of Southeast, DC. 

Peace to all.

Aiyanah Brown's memorial | 4300 block South Capitol Street SE DC

This touching street memorial is in the busy South Capitol Street corridor. 

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 3:17 a.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 4300 block of South Capitol Street SE, Washington DC, for the report of a traffic crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 20-year-old Aiyanah Brown of Southeast, DC.The preliminary investigation determined a 2009 Nissan Rogue was traveling southbound in the 4300 block of South Capitol Street, Southeast, at a high rate of speed and in the opposing lane of traffic. The Nissan Rogue struck the woman, who was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk. The driver fled the scene, and officers located the vehicle a short time later unoccupied.

From NBC Washington: Aiyanah Kilah Brown was crossing the 4300 block of South Capitol Street early Saturday morning — just steps from her front door — when the driver of an SUV struck and killed her. The driver kept going, then abandoned the vehicle, a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The SUV was found abandoned nearby. “Imagine that was your daughter, your sister, if that was your mother, your aunt,” said her brother, Amari Brown. “You know, put yourself in my shoes, how much I’m hurting right now. I can’t even begin to describe how I feel when it comes to this because that was my other half, and you took that from me.” He says half his heart is gone — the part that belonged to his sister. The 20-year-old was returning home from being with friends, just after 3 a.m. Saturday. Amari Brown says the collision took the life of a young woman who had big plans — completing training to become an apartment manager and starting her own business someday. She was a loyal protector of her family and friends. “At times when I didn’t have words to speak for myself, times where I didn’t have the strength to, you know, stand up for myself my sister — you would think because I’m her brother, I’m her protector — she protected me,” her brother said. Family members say despite the presence of a speed camera, drivers regularly exceed the posted 30 miles per hour speed limit and run the red light. Friends are trying to draw attention to this as they grieve the loss of a young woman loved by many people. “This is devastating,” said her godsister, Janae Williams. “I really can’t, I can’t speak because it’s just crazy. She didn’t deserve it, and it’s just unbearable."

May this promising young woman know eternal peace and her family and friends be spared further grief.

Street shrine for Michael Barnes | 800 block Chesapeake Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Seventh District officers responded for the report of a shooting in the 800 block of Chesapeake Street SE, Washington DC. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, pronounced the victim dead on scene. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Michael Barnes, of Southeast, D.C. 

Peace to all.

Memorial for Ricky Lamot and Christopher Serrano | 9415 Wellington Rd Manassas VA

From a Manassas Police report: On September 30, 2026, at 7:11 a.m., we received a call for a shooting at United Rentals located at 9415 Wellington Rd. Officers arrived on scene at 7:14 from both Manassas City Police and Prince William County Sheriff’s Office. Officers located three victims and provided emergency medical aid. The offender, identified as Marvin Grant, fled the scene in a silver Toyota Camry before police arrived. All individuals were transported to a local area hospital. Two victims have since died, and one remains hospitalized but is in stable condition. All next of kin have been notified.

-Through our investigation, we determined Mr. Grant was an employee of United Rentals. Motive remains unclear at this time. Detectives immediately began a phone ping for the offender's cell phone. The phone was located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and information was provided to Virginia State Police.

-Deceased Victims - Lamot, Ricky 48 y/o and Serrano, Christopher 33 y/o

From NBC TV and a Virginia State Police report: At approximately 8:20 a.m. Sept. 30, 2026, Virginia State Police were alerted to be on the lookout for Marvin Grant, 37, of Charlotte, N.C., a suspect wanted in a shooting incident in Manassas City earlier this morning, and that Grant may be in Rockingham County.  A Virginia State Police trooper spotted the suspect’s vehicle on Interstate 81 southbound near the 235-mile marker in Augusta County. The suspect vehicle pulled into the rest area at the 232-mile marker, where Virginia State Police troopers attempted a traffic stop. The suspect exited his vehicle, then returned to his vehicle, and continued driving southbound on Interstate 81. Troopers initiated a pursuit in response. At the 227-mile marker, the suspect pulled over on the side of the interstate and exited the vehicle with a firearm pointed at his head. The Virginia State Police tactical team and a negotiator were brought to the scene. At approximately 10:30 a.m., the suspect suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There was no use of force by Virginia State Police. The incident remains under investigation.-Offender: Grant, Marvin 37 y/o - Deceased

RIP

Shrine for Dayquan Miller | 1200 block of Valley Avenue SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 9:48 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the report of sounds of gunshots outside in the 1200 block of Valley Avenue SE, Washington DC. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded, and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The decedent has been identified as 24-year-old Dayquan Miller of Southeast, D.C.

This large memorial to Mr. Miller's life was erected at the perimeter of Oxon Run Park.

May his loved ones and community be spared further grief.

Police tape at the site of the slaying of Adrian Hawkins | Unit block of Banner Lane NW DC

From a DC Police report: On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 10:38 p.m., First District officers responded to the Unit block of Banner Lane NW, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers found an adult male victim, unconscious and not breathing, and a juvenile female victim conscious and breathing. Both victims were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and despite all lifesaving efforts pronounced the adult male victim deceased. The juvenile female victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threating injuries. The adult male victim has been identified as 20-year-old Adrian Hawkins, of no fixed address. 

This tragedy occurred in the Sursum Corda neighborhood of DC.

RIP

RIP Ruben Arevalo Saavedra | 3700 block of Shepherd Street. Brentwood MD

From a PG County Police report: Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives identified and charged two teenagers in connection with a recent fatal shooting that occurred in the town of Brentwood, Maryland. The suspects are both 16 years old and are from Mount Rainier. They are charged as adults with the murder of 16-year-old Ruben Arevalo Saavedra of Hyattsville. On June 12, 2026, at approximately 4:55 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 3700 block of Shepherd Street. Officers located the victim outside suffering from a gunshot(s) wound. He died at the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects shot the victim in connection with an on-going dispute. The victim and suspects were known to each other. On Thursday, the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit, which is part of the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested the suspects. The suspects are both charged with first and second degree murder and related offenses. They are in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

May there be justice and peace.

RIP Angel Guzman | 1500 block of Merrimac Drive, Langley Park MD

From a PG County Police report: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting at a community center in Langley Park, Maryland. The victim is 16-year-old Angel Guzman of Silver Spring. On June 26, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, officers with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George’s County Division, and Prince George’s County Police officers responded to the Langley Park Community Center in the 1500 block of Merrimac Drive, Langley Park, for the report of an unresponsive male. The victim was located outside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He died at the scene. 

Rest In Peace.

“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.

Renewal of the street shrine to Brandon Gant | 18th Street and Minnesota Avenue SE DC

This shrine to Brandon Gant has been kept up and considerably enlarged. It is on the busy Minnesota Avenue SE corridor of Washington DC. His family honors him and is searching for justice in his case. 

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the intersection of 18th Street and Minnesota Avenue SE, Washington DC. At approximately 3:29 a.m., members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for report of sounds of gunshots and a vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim inside of a vehicle.  DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was admitted with life-threatening injuries.  On Friday, September 8, 2023, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Brandon Gant of Southeast, DC.

From a WJLA-TV report: "...fliers went up to remind D.C. that 23-year-old Brandon Gant’s family is still waiting for answers two years after he was gunned down in the street at 18th Street and Minnesota Avenue SE in the Fairlawn neighborhood. That's where family and friends held a vigil Saturday afternoon. Only 7News sat down with Brandon's mother, who is pleading for help and justice in what detectives say was a case of mistaken identity. Gant was driving to get his mother’s allergy medication and to fill up her gas tank. Police said he was innocent and was mistaken for someone else when he was ambushed while driving his mother’s car. He was killed a week before his birthday.

Brandon was everything his mom raised him to be. His trophies and plaques still line the walls in her home. Brandon was an all-around athlete, a quarterback who also played soccer and rugby. In the winter, he went skiing and skating. However, Brandon was about more than sports. He graduated from high school early, with honors.

An uncontrollably emotional Taloria Gant spoke to 7News about the pain of the loss. “Two years today,” said Gant. “Today marks two years of heartache and pain. You see him one minute, then six hours later they say he’s gone.”

On September 6, 2023, she asked Brandon if he could go pick up her allergy medication and put gas in her car. “He said okay, mom, and that was it,” Gant said. “That’s when I got the call a couple of hours later. I don’t know if he ever made it to get the medicine,” she added. Police said Brandon was behind the wheel doing those errands when bullets from multiple weapons started spraying the car. Police said the shooters targeted the car, thinking Brandon was someone else. “It’s so hard going two years not to have a suspect, not to have anything,” she said. “For you to do what you did because you thought he was somebody else.”

Gant is hoping that all the extra law enforcement around the city right now might somehow lead to more information about what happened to her son. “This is a pain that I don’t want anybody to feel,” Gant said. “These are the shoes that I don’t want anybody to fit. This is a club that nobody wants to be involved in for the suspects; just turn yourself in. You know who you are. God knows who you are. I just don’t know who you are.” Gant holds a justice and peace walk every month for her son. She said she's desperately praying that the case doesn’t go cold and that one day she’ll be able to provide a headstone for her son. There have been no updates on suspects in Brandon’s murder.

I hope that the Gant family receives justice and closure, and is spared further grief.

Renewed shrine for Cyhneil Smith |

This is a street shrine to  that has been continually kept up for many years in honor and memory of Cyhneil Smith.

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, October 16, 2020, in the 300 block of 37th Street, SE, Washington DC. At approximately 3:19 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult female, inside of a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The decedent has been identified as 23 year-old Cyhneil Smith of Southeast, DC. 

There is additional material on the tragic story of the aspirational and positive Ms. Smith on NBC 4's site here.

May her memory be a blessing to her family and community.

Site of Ky-Mari Bowman's passing | 500 block of Abel Avenue, Capitol Heights MD

From a Prince George’s County Police report: Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the town of Capitol Heights, Maryland. The victim is 19-year-old Ky-Mari Bowman of Waldorf. On February 4, 2026, at approximately 3:20 pm, officers responded to the 500 block of Abel Avenue, Capitol Heights MD, for a shooting. Once on scene, they located Bowman outside suffering from gunshot wound(s). He died a short time later at a hospital. 

May he rest in peace. 

Police tape at the site of Junior Almozard's slaying | 4400 block of Jay Street NE DC

From a DC police report: On Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 6:24 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to a report of a shooting in the alley adjacent to the 4400 block of Jay Street NE, Washington DC. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. D.C. Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Junior Almozard of Northeast, D.C. 

RIP.

Police tape; Dontay Smith | 300 block of K Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 6:44 p.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 300 block of K Street SE, Washington DC.  Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene, and despite all lifesaving efforts, the man was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Dontay Smith of Southeast, D.C. 

Justice, justice and peace.

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.