Lone tree memorial to the memory of Erick Ruiz Reyes | 1100 block of Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill MD

From a PG County Police report: Homicide Unit detectives are actively investigating a fatal stabbing in Oxon Hill. The victim is Erick Ruiz Reyes, 19, of Oxon Hill, Maryland. On November 18th, 2019, at approximately 2:05 pm, Maryland-National Capital Park Police and PGPD officers responded to a community center property in the 1100 block of Marcy Avenue of Oxon Hill for a reported stabbing. When they arrived on the scene, officers found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. A second person was injured in the assault. Preliminarily, his injuries do not appear life threatening.

I found this touching shrine in a quiet area on the edge of the woods behind the local community center.

Paz.

"I like Mike" - street shrine for Michael Cunningham | 3000 block of 30th Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced a second arrest has been made in a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, November 29, 2019, in the 3000 block of 30th Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:51 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. A short time later, another adult male was located at a nearby fire station also suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the adult male victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The other two victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Michael Cunningham, 28, of Northeast, DC.
On Sunday, December 1, 2019, a 25 year-old adult male, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder While Armed and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. On Thursday, December 12, 2019, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, Terell Kevonte Blackman, 25, of Northwest DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated).

I spoke with a friend of Mr. Cunningham's at this site who told me that he had been a good guy, and that he'd long remember his friend - "I like Mike"

There are three street memorials currently visible in a two block stretch in this neighborhood. May peace reign henceforth.

In memory of Kim Day | 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace SE DC | Prayer warrior

Memorial shrine to Kim Day.

From the Washington Post: November 12, 2019 at 10:51 a.m. EST
A woman has died of injuries she suffered in a Monday morning fire that burned her apartment in Southeast Washington, according to the D.C. fire department.
The fire was reported shortly before 7:15 a.m. in the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace SE, an apartment building near the 7th Police District station.
Douglas Buchanan, a spokesman for the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, said firefighters found the woman in her second-floor apartment. She was the lone occupant.
Fire officials said on Twitter that the woman died shortly after arriving at a hospital. She was later identified as Kim Simone Day, 57, of Southeast Washington.
Buchanan said the fire was quickly extinguished and investigators are working to determine a cause. No other injuries were reported.

From NBC TV: An apartment fire in Southeast D.C. on Veterans Day killed an Army veteran in her home, her family says. Kim Day died Monday after a fire broke out in her second-floor apartment, her daughter said. She was 53.  "She was just this little old lady that loved the community, loved music, loved playing cards," her daughter said.

Day lived in her apartment for more than three decades and was a grandmother figure to many residents. "Her voice and her presence — It's not gonna feel normal without seeing her," neighbor Deangelo Scott said.
A man walking his dog saw smoke pouring out of Day's window at about 7:15 a.m. He called 911.
But by the time firefighters rescued Day, it was too late. She was rushed to a hospital with critical injuries and died there. Day's daughter said she believes her mother may have started the fire by falling asleep while smoking on the couch. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

May her memory and good works be for a blessing.

Street memorial to the memory of DeAngelo Ross | 2800 block of Shipley Terrace SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in the 2800 block of Shipley Terrace SE, Washington DC. At approximately 7:56 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital.  After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as DeAngelo Ross, 22, of Southeast DC.

There have been many violent incidents in this neighborhood both recently and over the years. May there be peace and justice for this young man, and for the entire community.

Police tape at the site of Daquan Hankins death | 1000 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in the 1000 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:20 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Daquan Hankins, 19, of Northeast  DC.

Peace to this young man, and to his family and friends.

Curtis Mark Jones, Jr. Police crime tape at the site of his slaying | 6400 block of Central Avenue, Seat Pleasant MD

From a PG County Police report: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect wanted for a murder that occurred in the City of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, on Tuesday. He is identified as Nevonia Evans, 22, of Washington D.C.  He was arrested this morning in the District of Columbia. Evans is charged with the murder of Curtis Mark Jones, Jr. 28, of Suitland. On December 3rd, 2019, at approximately 4:45 pm, officers responded to a liquor store in the 6400 block of Central Avenue, Seat Pleasant. The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside of the business. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The preliminary investigation reveals Evans and the victim were involved in a confrontation inside of the liquor store prior to the fatal shooting. The reason for the confrontation is unknown at this time and remains under investigation. Evans is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges.

Sadly, there have been a number of slayings in this block near the busy Addison Road Metro station.
I wish justice and peace for all the people of this community.

Police tape at the site of Alayna Dawnielle Howard's murder | 1700 block of Capitol Avenue NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide announce an arrest has been made a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, December 7, 2019, in the 1700 block of Capitol Avenue NE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:14 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot and stab wounds. Officers also located two adult females, inside of a residence, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the adult male and one of the female victims to an area hospital for treatment. The second adult female victim showed no signs consistent with life and remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The detectives’ investigation at the scene indicated that the offenses occurred inside of a residence. The decedent has been identified as Alayna Dawnielle Howard, 38, of Northeast DC. On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Vaughn Alexander Kosh, 48, of Northeast DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder While Armed and Assault with Intent to Kill.

Shrine for Kevin Tyrell Davis | 6200 block of Livingston Road, Oxon Hill MD

From a Prince Georges County Police report: On November 13, 2019, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s fugitive unit located and arrested Ricoh McClain, 30. McClain is charged with fatally stabbing Kevin Tyrell Davis, 28, outside of an Oxon Hill fast food restaurant last week. The investigators tracked down McClain at a home in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Preliminarily, it’s believed McClain was the acquaintance of a person staying at that residence. On November 4th, 2019 at approximately 7:00 pm, patrol officers were called to the fast food restaurant in the 6200 block of Livingston Road in Oxon Hill, Maryland, for the report of a fight. They discovered Davis outside in the parking lot suffering from a single stab wound. He died a short time later. The preliminary investigation reveals McClain and the victim got into a brief verbal argument after the victim cut in front of several customers waiting to order food. They both then got out of the line, walked out of the front door together and McClain immediately stabbed Davis. McClain then fled from the area. McClain is charged with first degree murder, 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, 2nd degree assault, and reckless endangerment.

According to a WUSA-9 TV report, Mr. Davis was stabbed to death outside a Popeye's restaurant "after a man cut in line while waiting for a chicken sandwich." This tragedy has received extensive coverage in the media.

May Mr. Davis rest in peace, and his friends and family also know peace.

Three shrines for Juwaun Robert Smith | 4400 block of Ponds Street NE DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, in the rear of the 4400 block of Ponds Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 3:56 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male inside of a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Juwaun Robert Smith, 23, of Northeast, DC

There are three separate memorials to Mr. Smith at this site. They are immediately adjacent to a recently-erected memorial for Corey Wells.

May there be comfort to the mourners.

"Sleep in Peace" Street memorial for Johnathan Mayrant | 1700 block of R Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, October 26, 2019, in the 1700 block of R Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 3:18 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Johnathan Mayrant, 28, of Southeast DC.

Peace.

RIP Christopher Shepherd | 3100 block of 16th Street NW DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, November 4, 2019, in the 3100 block of 16th Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 6:48 am, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males, inside of a residence, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported both victims to area hospitals. After all life-saving efforts failed, one of the victims was pronounced dead.  A third adult male victim suffering from apparent stab wounds was located in the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant Street, Northwest. Further investigation by detectives revealed, the victim’s injuries occurred at the offense location. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Christopher Shepherd, 28, of No Fixed Address.

Double homicide- Arthur Randolph and Shevon Ronford Turner / 00 block of Eastern Avenue NE DC

From DC police reports: On Monday, October 28, 2019 at approximately 4:10  pm, Mr. Shevon Ronford Turner was stabbed and killed in the 300 block of  Eastern Avenue, NE. On Monday, October 28, 2019 at approximately 4:10  pm, Mr. Arthur Randolph was stabbed and killed in the 300 block of Eastern Avenue, NE, Washington DC.

There is a small bit of further information on the DC Witness site.

I spoke to some men who were sitting very near this site.
There had been a large funeral, but I got conflicting information as to whether these stuffed animals were erected as a shrine to the two men recently murdered in this block at the far eastern tip of the city.

Street shrine for Bryant Brooks | 400 block of Winslow Road, Oxon Hill MD

From a Prince Georges County Police report: On September 30, 2019, at approximately 10:40 pm, patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Winslow Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland, for the report of a shooting. Officers discovered the victim, Bryant Brooks, 19, outside suffering from gunshot wounds. Brooks was pronounced dead on the scene. Homicide Unit detectives identified and arrested two males in connection with the fatal shooting. They are identified as Roger Beckwith Jr., 20, of Baltimore and Mark Lechoco, 15, of Fort Washington. Lechoco is charged as an adult in this case. The preliminary investigation reveals Lechoco arranged an illegal drug transaction with the victim. During that transaction, Beckwith shot the victim during an attempted robbery.

Yellow police tape near the area of DeAndre Person's slaying | 3600 block of Jay Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, September 7, 2019, in the 3600 block of Jay Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:22 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members canvased the area and located an adult male victim, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as DeAndre Person, 19, of Northeast DC.

Memorial to Kalin Louis Middleton | 900 block of Division Avenue NE

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in the 900 block of Division Avenue NE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:49 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members were advised that two adult male victims arrived at an area hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. After all lifesaving efforts failed, one of the victims was pronounced dead.  The decedent has been identified as Kalin Louis Middleton, 28, of Seat Pleasant, Maryland.

This shrine is in the very same location as that of Dominic Robinson's shrine, who was slain in this block earlier this year, on July 19, 2019.

 A prayer for peace.

Site of the slaying of Kevin Better | police tape in the 5200 block of Sheriff Road NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in the 5200 block of Sheriff Road NE, Washington DC. At approximately 7:56 pm, members of the Sixth District heard the sounds of gunshots at the listed location and responded to the area. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. On Thursday, October 10, 2019, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Kevin Better, 24, of Southeast DC

Shrine in memory of Lamont Munden | unit block of 35th Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, September 15, 2019, in the unit block of 35th Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:59 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male victim, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Lamont Munden, 20, of Southeast DC.

Street memorial in memory of Marquette Harris | 200 block of P Street SW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, in the 200 block of P Street SW, Washington DC. At approximately 8:11 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an unconscious adult male victim, 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 has been identified as Marquette Harris, 27, of Southwest DC.

I spoke with a neighbor who had known Mr. Harris well. He remarked that he "was one of the good ones."

Memorial to Kevin Givens | 3700 block of First Street SE DC

This street shrine is in the 3700 block of First Street SE, Washington DC, near the home of Kevin Givens, who was slain in Suitland, Maryland. 
I briefly spoke to his father and expressed my condolences for his great loss.

From a Prince Georges County Maryland police report: On April 10th, 2019 at approximately 6:50 pm, patrol officers responded for the report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the 3200 block of Ryan Drive, Suitland, Maryland. When they arrived, the officers located the victim inside of the car suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim is Kevin Givens, 23, of Southeast Washington.