Prayers, flowers, and libations for Piera Sterling Barbour | 600 block of 46th Place SE DC

Verses from the Q'uran, flowers, bottles from libations in honor of Mr. Barbour.

A neighbor told me that he leaves behind a son.

Peace be upon them all.

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in the 600 block of 46th Place SE, Washington DC. At approximately 1:53 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services found no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as Piera Sterling Barbour, 28, of Suitland, MD.

Shrine for Andre Hakim Young | 1500 block of 19th Street SE DC

This memorial to Mr. Young is about 100 feet from another memorial in this same block, marking a  woman's death there just last month.

Peace, peace to all.

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, July 30, 2018, in the 1500 block of 19th Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:49 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Further investigation revealed a second adult male suffered a gunshot wound as a result of this shooting. He was treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Andre Hakim Young, 47, of District Heights, MD.

All red memorial for Keith Douglas | 3900 block of Southern Avenue SE DC

From a DC police report and NBC Washington: On Sunday, August 19, 2018, at approximately 1:32 am, Mr. Keith Douglas was shot and killed in the 3900 block of Southern Avenue, SE, Washington DC. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information about this homicide. Police were flagged down about 1:30 a.m. and responded to a shooting in the 3900 block of Southern Avenue SE. Police say they found a man who had been shot multiple times. He was unconscious and unresponsive, police say. The man was taken to a hospital, where he died.

All red, in honor of Mr. Douglas. RIP

Police tape and razor wire: Franklin Byers, 500 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE DC

This police crime scene tape was near the entrance of a small shopping center just off Rhode Island Avenue NE.

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, August 18, 2018, in the 500 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington DC. At approximately 4:35 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the 400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from a stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene. The decedent was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The investigation at the scene determined the offense took place in the 500 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast. The decedent has been identified as Franklin Byers, 35, of no fixed address.