Mural shrine for Maurice Scott | 3500 block of Wheeler Road SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2019, in the 3500 block of Wheeler Road SE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:35 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an unconscious juvenile male victim, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. A short time later, two adult females and a juvenile female walked into a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. They are all being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Maurice Scott, 15, of Southeast DC.

There has been quite a bit of attention to the loss of Mr. Scott. The Washington Post and the City Paper have reports. He appears to have been a well-liked, positive young man with a bright future. A relative told me he leaves. behind a twin sister. May her and her family's hearts have strength and healing. His loss has affected the community deeply.

While at this mural painted to him. on the side of the Holiday Market where his life ended in a spray of gunfire, there were several young neighbors, friends, and relatives who came by to pay respects. Earlier in the day the police chief and Mayor Bowser also visited this site and made remarks regarding ongoing violence in the community, and their efforts to stem the tide. I was told that the artist created this exceptional portrait within one day.

In all my 16+ years documenting street memorials in our area, this is the first such portrait mural I have encountered. It is a testament to the meaning of this young man's life and his community's grief at the loss.

Peace.

"RIP Bone" : Ravond Simms' memorial, 5200 block of Kenmont Road, Oxon Hill, MD

From a Prince George's County Police report: The Homicide Unit is actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man overnight in Oxon Hill. The victim is 24-year-old Ravond Simms of Washington, DC. On May 7th, 2019, at approximately 12:00 am, patrol officers responded to the 5200 block of Kenmont Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland, for the report of a shooting. They located the victim on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Jamal Ferrel | 700 block of 14th Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred on Sunday, April 28, 2019, in the 700 block of 14th Street SE, Washington, DC. At approximately 11:42 pm, members of the First District and the Metro Transit Police Department responded to the listed location for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, members located an unconscious adult male, suffering from multiple stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim, Jamal Ferrel, 40,  was pronounced dead.

This police tape marking the site of Mr Ferrel's demise is immediately adjacent to the Potomac Avenue Metro stop.

Yellow police tape: Dajuan Donald Hart's homicide site- 3300 block of D 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 Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in the 3300 block of D Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 9:52 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound. While canvasing the area, officers located a second adult male victim who was unconscious suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and transported the first victim to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The second victim displayed no signs consistent with life and remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The decedent has been identified as Dajuan Donald Hart, 23, of Southeast DC.

Holy lights | Street shrine for Jonathan Hernandez - 100 block of T Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in the 100 block of T Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:24 pm, members of the Fifth 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 transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. A second adult male victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound. The second victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Jonathan Hernandez, 25, of Southeast DC.

These flowers and candles were in a generally quiet street near high school.

Peace. Paz.