There is more and ongoing information available at HomicideWatch.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Pink bear and a love heart for Antwone Dwayne Tolson / 2600 block of Bowen Road SE
From a DC police report: On Monday, May 19, 2014, at approximately 11:29 pm, police officers from the Seventh Patrol District responded to a call for the report of a shooting in the 2600 block of Bowen Road SE, Washington DC. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, DC Fire and EMS personnel transported the victim, identified as Antwone Dwayne Tolson, to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
There is more and ongoing information available at HomicideWatch.
There is more and ongoing information available at HomicideWatch.
Memorial for Simwone Keith Milstead / Woodland Terrace SE | "We love you daddy"
From a DC police report: On Saturday, May 17, 2014, at approximately 11:58 pm, officers from the Seventh District responded to a call for the report of a shooting in the 2700 block of Langston Place SE, Washington, DC. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim, identified as Simwone Keith Milstead, 38, to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
This sad situation occurred in the beleaguered Woodland Terrace complex. I have photographed at least three shrines to murder victims in this particular small courtyard over the years, and documented many others in the adjacent neighborhood.
I hope for peace to this man's family, and healing for the entire community.
More information is on HomicideWatch.
I revisited this site on October 1, 2014 while scouting an other potential shrine site.
I spoke for some time with Mr. Milstead's aunt, who maintains the memorial to him. She says she and others do so as a mark of deep respect for his life.
Mr. Milstead left behind ten children, who are now being safely cared for by their mother, who has relocated to another state.
May they all be blessed with peace, spiritual and other strengths, and long lives, free from further trouble.
This sad situation occurred in the beleaguered Woodland Terrace complex. I have photographed at least three shrines to murder victims in this particular small courtyard over the years, and documented many others in the adjacent neighborhood.
I hope for peace to this man's family, and healing for the entire community.
More information is on HomicideWatch.
I revisited this site on October 1, 2014 while scouting an other potential shrine site.
I spoke for some time with Mr. Milstead's aunt, who maintains the memorial to him. She says she and others do so as a mark of deep respect for his life.
Mr. Milstead left behind ten children, who are now being safely cared for by their mother, who has relocated to another state.
May they all be blessed with peace, spiritual and other strengths, and long lives, free from further trouble.
RIP Ronnell Daniels / Unit block of 55th Street SE
From a DC police report: On Monday, May 19, 2014, at approximately 11:15 pm, police officers from the Sixth Patrol District responded to a call for the report of a shooting in the Unit block of 55th Street SE, Washington, DC. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds lying in the Unit block of 55th Street, Southeast. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim, identified as Ronnell Daniels, 40, to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
More information is at HomicideWatch.
Police tape at the site of the murder of Mary Houston, 75 years old | 800 block of Channing Place NE
From a DC police report: On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at approximately 11:12 am, an adult female was found deceased in the 800 block of Channing Place NE, Washington DC. The decedent, identified as Mary Houston, 75, was subsequently transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner pending autopsy.
On May 8, 2014, members of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the Cause of Death to be blunt force injuries and asphyxiation and the Manner to be Homicide.
This site is at the back of a dead-end street, with mostly older and abandoned warehouse buildings. A very sad situation.
More information at HomicideWatch.
On May 8, 2014, members of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the Cause of Death to be blunt force injuries and asphyxiation and the Manner to be Homicide.
This site is at the back of a dead-end street, with mostly older and abandoned warehouse buildings. A very sad situation.
More information at HomicideWatch.
Flower memorial for Lucille Proctor, 80 years old
From HomicideWatch, reporting on a DC police report: The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch has announced that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia has ruled the fire death that occurred in the 4600 block of 4th Street, NW as a homicide.
On Thursday, February 13, 2014, at approximately 5:50 am, the District of Columbia Fire Department received a call for the report of a house on fire in the 4600 block of 4th Street NW, Washington, DC. Upon arrival, members located a three story row house with fire present. After the fire was extinguished, an adult female, identified as Lucille Proctor, 80, was located inside the residence. She was subsequently pronounced dead.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Robert Proctor, 76, was arrested and charged with Arson in connection with this case. On Friday, May 2, 2014, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia ruled the death to be a homicide.
On Thursday, February 13, 2014, at approximately 5:50 am, the District of Columbia Fire Department received a call for the report of a house on fire in the 4600 block of 4th Street NW, Washington, DC. Upon arrival, members located a three story row house with fire present. After the fire was extinguished, an adult female, identified as Lucille Proctor, 80, was located inside the residence. She was subsequently pronounced dead.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Robert Proctor, 76, was arrested and charged with Arson in connection with this case. On Friday, May 2, 2014, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia ruled the death to be a homicide.
Four bears and a heart of candles for Jermaine Dews | 5800 block of Field Place NE
From a DC police report: On Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at approximately 3:10 pm, police officers from the Sixth District responded to the 5800 block of Field Place NE, Washington DC, for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, police officers discovered an adult male, identified as Jermaine Dews, 27, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, unconscious and unresponsive. DC Fire and EMS determined there were no signs consistent with life.
While documenting this shrine, I spoke with a young woman neighbor, who kindly and out of propriety re-set up a couple of teddy bears that had fallen over, and straightened up some of the flowers for the photographs.
There is more information on this case at HomicideWatch.
While documenting this shrine, I spoke with a young woman neighbor, who kindly and out of propriety re-set up a couple of teddy bears that had fallen over, and straightened up some of the flowers for the photographs.
There is more information on this case at HomicideWatch.
Memorial along a trail to Akinyele Warner, Langley Park, Maryland.
From a Prince Georges County Police report: The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested three suspects in connection with a murder that occurred in Langley Park late Saturday night. The investigation reveals this is a gang-related crime.
Just before 11 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2014, Maryland National Capital Park Police and Prince George’s County Police officers responded to the Northwest Branch Hiker Biker Trail in Langley Park, Maryland, for the report of an unconscious male. The preliminary investigation reveals the victim, Akinleye Warner, 19, of Langley Park, traveled to the park with three acquaintances. The decedent was with an acquaintance who went to the area to conduct a drug transaction. During the attempted transaction, Warner was assaulted. He was found on a park trail suffering from multiple stab wounds. The investigation reveals the suspects are gang members who committed the crime in order to gain notoriety within the gang.
Investigators quickly developed leads in the case and have arrested three suspects, all of whom are charged with first degree murder. They are Nelson Rivera-Anaya, 15, Angel Contreras, 14, and a 13 year old who under state law can’t be charged as an adult. Rivera-Anaya & Contreras are being held at the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status. The 13 year old is being held at the Cheltenham Youth Facility. The three suspects attend and/or attended Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi.
Throughout this ongoing investigation, the Prince George’s County Police Department has worked closely with PGCPS leaders to ensure the safety of students. Additional patrol resources have been stationed at the affected schools since the crime occurred. The PGPD has also assigned investigators within the school system to add an additional layer of security. Those investigators will share information with school leadership regarding any possible gang activity.
A large vigil and march was held in honor of and in support of Mr. Warner and his family, who were immigrants from Guyana. There is more information on the vigil in the Washington Post.
Street shrine to unknown person, Elvans Road SE
I found this shrine to unknown victim in the 2400 block of Elvans Road SE, Washington DC, near Stanton Road.
There have been several homicides in this block over the years, and a shrine was built on this site in 2011, but I could find no recent online records of tragedy in the area.
Please notify me if you know anything about this memorial, and I will be glad to update any accurate information.
There have been several homicides in this block over the years, and a shrine was built on this site in 2011, but I could find no recent online records of tragedy in the area.
Please notify me if you know anything about this memorial, and I will be glad to update any accurate information.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
On Deaf Ears - exhibition at the JCCNV
"On Deaf Ears" is an exhibition at the Bodzin Gallery of the Northern Virginia Jewish Community Center. This exhibit commemorates Yom Ha’Shoah and reflects the theme of public response to injustice today. This year’s JCRC annual Holocaust commemoration is themed “On Deaf Ears: Media Coverage and Public Response in the Holocaust Years.” Artists have been asked to exhibit works that represent contemporary connections to this theme.
This is the first time my photographs of street memorials to Washington DC-area victims of violence have been exhibited.
I am honored to have my work included alongside my colleagues, fellow social documentary photojournalists, Hector Emanuel and Michelle Frankfurter.
These images show some aspects of the installation. Many thanks to the Jewish Community Relations Council and Irene Gavin of the JCCNV for their help in hosting the exhibition.
This is the first time my photographs of street memorials to Washington DC-area victims of violence have been exhibited.
I am honored to have my work included alongside my colleagues, fellow social documentary photojournalists, Hector Emanuel and Michelle Frankfurter.
These images show some aspects of the installation. Many thanks to the Jewish Community Relations Council and Irene Gavin of the JCCNV for their help in hosting the exhibition.
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