Derek Anthony Burke, Jr. : Hit and run homicide | flowers, teddy bears, and a cross, 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian that occurred on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE, Washington DC.

At approximately 8:42 pm, a pedestrian was rolling in the roadway in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE. While the pedestrian was in the roadway, a vehicle traveling in the left lane of the northbound lanes of travel ran over the pedestrian then fled the scene. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead on scene.

The decedent has been identified as Derek Anthony Burke, Jr., 34, of Southeast, DC.

May there be justice in this case.

Site of the passing of Nelson Leon-Umana | woods behind the 6600 block of Chillum Manor Road, Adelphi MD

From a Prince Georges County Police report: Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man in Chillum, Maryland. The victim is Nelson Leon-Umana, 19, of Adelphi. On February 28, 2020,, at approximately 2:05 pm, officers responded to the 6600 block of Chillum Manor Road, Adelphi, for a welfare check. Responding officers located the victim in a wooded area suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Sad situation. May this young one rest in peace, and justice prevail.

Mr. Clarence Skrine's life ended here | 700 block of Longfellow Street NW DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020, in the 700 block of Longfellow Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 11:20 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as Clarence Skrine, 25, of Northwest DC.

Peace.

Please, peace for everyone.

Memorial for Naseem Simpson | 3000 block of 14th Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 15, 2020, in the 3000 block of 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. At approximately 3:11 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. 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. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Naseem Simpson, 18, of Northwest DC.
 On Thursday, March 26, 2020, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested  Khamari Perkins, 19, of Southeast DC, for First Degree Murder While Armed (Premeditated).

Several of Mr. Simpson's friends were in the area when I was photographing and we spoke briefly, through masks, about this tragedy.
I wish them and his family peace and healing.

Police tape for Antonio Burnett, Jr., | 3700 block of Hayes Street NE DC

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020, in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 1:10 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Additionally, two other adult male victims were located with gunshot wounds. These victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Antonio Burnett, Jr., 19, of Northeast DC.

More information about this sad situation is on the Congress Heights blog, the Washington Post, and DC Witness.

Yellow tape at the site of Brea Moon's passing | 3900 block of Alabama Avenue SE DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue SE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:37 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Shortly after, members of the Prince Georges County Police Department were dispatched to the 3900 block of Suitland Road, Suitland, MD, for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult female, inside of a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. PG Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Further investigation revealed the shooting occurred in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. The decedent has been identified as Brea Moon, 21, of District Heights, MD.

RIP.