Memorial for Vincent Carter | 1300 block Columbia Road NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday, September 19, 2019, in the 1300 block of Columbia Road NW, Washington DC

At approximately 10:01 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival on the scene, officers located five adult male victims and one adult female victim, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported five of the victims to local hospitals for treatment. One of the adult male victims, identified as Vincent Carter, 21, of Southeast DC, displayed no signs consistent with life.

 

This homicide has caused great sadness and disruption in the Columbia Heights Village community.

This memorial is directly across a small alleyway from a memorial to Dawud Debrulk, who was skilled in this same block in March 2019.

When I spoke to a young woman at the sites and wished her and the neighborhood peace, she responded, "we don't get any peace around here."

In honor and memory of Domonique Franklin | shrine in the 200 block of M Street SW DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, August 30, 2019, in the 200 block of M Street SW, Washington DC. At approximately 8:34 am, members of the First District and DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, members located a juvenile male inside of a residence, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services determined the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as Domonique Franklin, 16, of Southeast, DC.

I was alerted to this shrine by young Mr. Franklin's godmother, Ms. Charlene Williams.
I wish every comfort and peace to his entire family. May his name ever be for a blessing.

Memorial for Mr. Trayvon Wood | 4400 block of Douglas 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, October 27, 2018, in the 4400 block of Douglas Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:17 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the sound of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services were summoned to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. A second victim sought treatment at an area hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The decedent has been identified as 19 year-old Trayvon Wood, of Southeast DC.

I encountered this shrine while investigating a possible shrine for Corey Wells, who was slain in this block on August 18, 2019.

May every heart in this community know safety and peace.

Shrine for Corey Wells | 1500 block of 45th 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, August 18, 2019, in the 1500 block of 45th Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:00 pm, members of the Sixth 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 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. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Two additional adult victims were located on the scene suffering from non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Corey Wells, 40, of Capital Heights, MD.

It is possible that this shrine is for Alonzo Hines, who was slain about a block away from thsi site on August 14, 2019.

May this neighborhood and all the loved ones know peace.

William Roland's shrine | 1500 block of 18th Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: At approximately 3:05 am on Saturday August 17th, 2019,  members of the Sixth District responded to the 1700 block of Q Street, Southeast for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 1500 block of 18^th Street, Southeast. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as William Roland, 28, of Southeast, DC.

This extensive memorial is adjacent to Kramer Middle School.

Peace to all.

Street shrine in memory of Devin Dwayne Smith / 1900 block 16th St SE

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, August 12, 2019, in the 2400 block of Elvans Road SE, Washington DC.. At approximately 8:25 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the 2400 block of Elvans Road, Southeast, 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 responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as  Devin Dwayne Smith, 20, of Southeast, DC.

Though Mr. Smith lost his life on Elvans Road, his memorial has been erected in a neighborhood he loved and frequented near 16th and U Streets SE, in old Anacostia. I spoke to his older brother at the site, and passed on my wishes for peace and healing to his family.

Thank you to reporter and historian John Muller for alerting me to the site of this memorial.

Margery Magill's memorial | 400 block of Irving Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in the 400 block of Irving Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 8:49 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Margery Magill, 27, of Northwest, DC.
On Wednesday, August 28, 2019,  Eliyas Aregahegne, 24, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.

May she rest in peace, and her memory be for a blessing.

A detailed article on this sad situation is in the Washington Post.