In memory of the life of Michael Sturgent Morris | 1800 block of Providence Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Providence Street NE, Washington DC,, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim inside of a residence. He died at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 45-year-old Michael Sturgent Morris, of Northeast. 

Rest in Peace.

Candle shrine for Danzell Hall | 1500 block of Benning Road NE DC

From a DC Police report: On Friday, July 12, 2024, at approximately 2:52 a.m., members of the Fifth District responded to the report of a shooting in the 1500 block of Benning Road NE, Washington DC. Officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and after finding no signs consistent with life, the man was pronounced dead on scene. The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Danzell Hall, of Northeast, DC. 

This small park at the corner of Benning Road and H Street NE has had quite a number of shrines built to those who lost their lives in the vicinity. May their loved ones and the community be spared further grief. 

In honor of the life of Ambria Farmer | 3300 block of Fort DuPont Drive SE DC

From a DC Police report: The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Fort Dupont Park. On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Sixth District responded to the report of an unconscious person in the park area near the 3300 block of Fort DuPont Drive SE, Washington DC. Officers located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead on scene. The decedent has been identified as 21-year-old Ambria Farmer of District Heights, MD. 

May she and her loved ones know peace.

Street shrine for Alfred Fields | 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Monday, July 1, 2024, at approximately 6:44 p.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace SE, Washington DC, for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim in the street suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where despite all life-saving efforts he died from his injuries. The decedent has been identified as 55-year-old Alfred Fields, of no fixed address. 

This neighborhood has been challenged by a a wave of violence in recent times. I pray that wiser hearts bring a situation of calm, peace, and safety.

In memory of Dwayne Boyd | 3500 block of East Capitol Street SE DC

 

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 8:06 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of East Capitol Street SE, Washington DC, for the report of an assault. When they arrived, they found a man with multiple stab wounds. He died at the scene. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Dwayne Boyd, of no fixed address. On Sunday, June 23, 2024, 32-year-old Vanessa Bonaparte, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed. The detectives’ investigation determined that this offense was domestic in nature.

May justice & peace prevail.

Flowers for Kaan Demir | 800 block of Underwood Street NW DC

 

From a DC Police report: On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 11:36 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Underwood Street NW, Washington DC, for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a man with gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Kaan Demir, of Springfield, VA.

May he rest in peace.

Site of the slaying of Raymond Washington | 700 block of Missouri Avenue NW DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 4:17 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Missouri Avenue NW, Washington DC, for the sounds of gunshots. Officers canvased the 5700 block of 7th Street, Northwest, where they located an adult male shooting victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. After all lifesaving efforts failed, he was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 18-year-old Raymond Washington of Northeast.

RIP

Memorial for Naheem Worley | 1300 block of Congress Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, May 25, 2024, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Congress Street SE, Washington DC, for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot injuries. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs of life, the victim was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Naheem Worley of Upper Marlboro, MD.

May his soul and the hearts of his loved ones be at peace.

Shrine for Mr. Larry Kiser | 2600 block of Bladensburg Road NE DC - "We will miss you dearly"

From a DC Police report: On Sunday, April 28, 2024, at approximately 11:35 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 2600 block of Bladensburg Road NE, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died. The victim has been identified as 72-year-old Larry Kiser, of Northwest. 

This touching memorial erected in honor of Mr. Kiser is notable in that it is for an older man who was slain, and for the sensitivity of the objects left at the shrine, including a King James Bible. 

May he rest in peace.

In memory of the life of Tyah Settles - a three years old child | 2300 block of Hartford Street SE DC

This one hurt especially. My prayers to the family of little Ms. Ty'ah Settles. May her innocent soul know rest and her family and community be spared further grief. 

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch Major Case Squad are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast. On Friday, May 3, 2024, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 2300 block of Hartford Street SE, Washington DC,  for the sounds of gunshots. A short time later, a 3-year-old female was located at a nearby fire station in the 2400 block of Irving Street SE suffering from a gunshot wound. MPD Officers and members of DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services rendered aid to the child until she was airlifted by United States Park Police to a local hospital. Despite all life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead. The detective’s preliminary investigation revealed the child was inside of a vehicle in the 2300 block of Hartford Street SE at the time of the shooting. The victim has been identified as 3-year-old Ty’ah Settles, of Southeast, DC.

A $50,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of her killers.

This shrine is still in the process of being built, and additional vigils are being scheduled to honor the child and to support her family. 

There is considerably more information about this tragic situation in the Washington Post.

Shrine for Quentin Brown | 2300 block of Ainger Place SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 2300 block of Ainger Place SE, Washington DC, for the sounds of gunshots. Officers located a male teenager suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 17-year-old Quentin Brown, of Southeast, D.C.

I spoke with a thoughtful and concerned neighbor near the site of this shrine to young Mr. Brown's life. I trust that she, Mr. Brown's family, and all the others in the community, are spared further strife and grief.

Street memorial for Devon Greenfield | 300 block of 61st Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: On Monday, April 1, 2024, at 7:14 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 300 block of 61st Street NE, Washington DC, for the reports of a person down. Officers found a man suffering from stab wounds. DC Fire and EMS were called to the scene. After all life saving measures failed, the man was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 33-year-old Devon Greenfield, of Northeast. 

May he and his community be at peace.

Site of the demise of Gee Chisley | 10th and Spring Road NW DC

From a DC Police report: On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at approximately 9:14 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the Intersection of 10th and Spring Road NW, Washington DC,, for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Officers located an adult male shooting victim who was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Moments later, MPD was notified of a second victim, who arrived at a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. That victim was later pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Gee Chisley of Temple Hills, MD. 

Rest In Peace.

Shrine for Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz | 500 block of Chillum Road, Chillum MD

From a PG County Police report: Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the Chillum area. The victim is 19-year-old Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz of Chillum. On April 10, 2024, at approximately 12:05 pm, officers responded to the 500 block of Chillum Road, Chillum, Maryland, for the report of a shooting. Officers located Hernandez-Ortiz outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

This small and thoughtful memorial to the life of Mr. Hernandez-Ortiz is located in a garden apartment complex.

Descansa en paz.

Police tape at the site of Christian Elsberry's slaying | Stanton Road and Mississippi Avenue SE DC

From a DC Police report: On Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 4:12 a.m., a Seventh District officer discovered a vehicle partially parked on the sidewalk at the intersection of Stanton Road and Mississippi Avenue SE, Washington DC. The officer approached the vehicle and discovered an adult male unconscious and not breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS were called to the scene, and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced dead on scene. The decedent has been identified as 35-year-old Christian Elsberry of Clinton, MD.

This police crime scene tape is adjacent to the ARC arts community campus.

RIP.

Site of the passage of Philip Prendergast | 5100 block of Georgia Avenue NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are searching for the suspects involved in a fatal shooting during an armed robbery of a business. On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at approximately 2:56 p.m., the two suspects brandished handguns and entered a business in the 5100 block of Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC. The suspects demanded property and money. The victims’ complied. During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a shot striking one of the victims. The suspects took the property and money then fled the scene. The shooting victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and later died. The decedent has been identified as 41-year-old Philip Prendergast, of Silver Spring, MD. The suspects were captured by nearby cameras.

Site of the slaying of Ronald Clark | 6200 block of Dix Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: On February 23, 2024, at approximately 5:16 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to a report of sounds of gunshots in the 6200 block of Dix Street NE, Washington DC. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot. He died at the scene. At the same time, additional officers responded to the 300 block of 63rd Street NE, for the report of a shooting victim. When they arrived, they found another man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The decedent has been identified as 35-year-old Ronald Clark, of Capitol Heights, MD.   

Peace & justice needed.

At the site of the slaying of Jabari Malloy | 700 block Lamont Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch have identified the victim killed in a Northwest shooting as 17-year-old Jabari Malloy, of Northwest, DC. On Sunday, February 25, 2024, at approximately 7:37 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 700 block of Morton Street. When they arrived, they found Malloy with gunshot wounds in the rear alley of the 700 block of Lamont Street NW, Washington DC. He died at the scene.  

May this young one rest in eternal peace.

Flowers at the site of Adam Dove's passing | 1400 block of Ridge Place SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting in Southeast, D.C. On Friday, March 8, 2024, at approximately 9:26 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 1400 block of Ridge Place SE, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds in the roadway. He died at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 45-year-old Adam Dove of Southeast, D.C.

Rest in Peace.

Renewed shrine for Derico Justice Miles | 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE DC

This large and exceptional shrine for Mr. Miles has been consistently maintained, expanded, and renewed in his honor over the past few years. An earlier version of his memorial (at this same location) can be seen here.

From the original DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, December 6, 2021, in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE, Washington, DC.  At approximately 11:25 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for report of the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as 21 year-old Derico Justice Miles, of Southeast, DC.

To his community, his life mattered, and still does.

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Flower shrine for Jimmy Thomas Jr. | 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch announce an arrest in a fatal shooting of a man in Northeast. On Friday, March 8, 2024, at approximately 12:09 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to a report of the sounds of gunshots in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE, Washington DC. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Jimmy Thomas Jr, of Northeast, DC. 

As a result of the detectives’ investigation, on Friday, March 8, 2024, 27-year-old Damon Clark, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed. 

RIP.

FYI: There is another shrine within 75 feet of this one for Mr. Thomas.

Site of the passing of Mr. Mohammad Hanif | 900 block of Larchmont Avenue, Capitol Heights MD

From a Prince Georges police report: The Homicide Unit today released surveillance video of the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a convenience store owner. The victim is 50-year-old Mohammad Hanif of Annandale, VA. On March 5, 2024, at approximately 7:50 am, officers responded to the business in the 900 block of Larchmont Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights for the report of an unresponsive man. Hanif was located inside of the store suffering from head trauma and transported to a hospital for emergency medical care. He died of his injuries on March 8, 2024. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect attacked the victim while stealing items from the store. The suspect then fled the area on a bicycle.

I felt great sadness on encountering this site, and pray Mr. Hanif's family obtains justice, peace, and are spared further grief.

Raymond Leon Ballard - "Steel Reserve" | 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting in Southeast, DC. On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District responded to the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a man with gunshot wound injuries inside of a business. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Raymond Leon Ballard, of Southeast, DC. 

This memorial to Mr. Ballard is in a park near what locals term "The Corner." RIP.

Shrine in memory of Tyreek Sheldon Moore | 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting. On Monday, January 22, 2024, at approximately 3:28 p.m., members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Sixth District responded to the 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue NE, to assist Metro Transit Police officers with a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male with gunshot wound injuries. A short time later, officers located a male with gunshot wound injuries inside of a vehicle nearby. The male died at the scene and the juvenile male was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed that the two victims were occupying a stolen Kia sedan and travelling northbound on Minnesota Avenue. The suspect vehicle pulled up next to the Kia sedan and opened fire. The suspect vehicle was later recovered unoccupied in the Sixth District on January 23, 2024. The decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Tyreek Sheldon Moore, of Northeast, DC. 

This shrine in memory of Mr. Moore is adjacent to the Deanwood Metro station.

May his loved ones be spared further grief, and justice be served.