Flowers for Samuel Onyeuka | 2300 block of Branleigh Park Court, Reston VA

From a Fairfax County Police report: Reston Police District.  Officers were called to the 2300 block of Branleigh Park Court, Reston, Virginia, shortly after 2 p.m. February 10, 2021, for a report of gunshots and a person lying on the ground. When officers arrived, they discovered Samuel Onyeuka, 20, of Reston, suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Rescue personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene. Detectives canvassed the area and determined Onyeuka was walking on the sidewalk near his home when he was shot. This is being investigated as the 1st homicide year to date in Fairfax County.

Update: A 20-year-old man has been arrested after he fled the Northern Virginia area following Wednesday’s deadly shooting of Samuel Onyeuka in Reston. Jalenn Maurtiece Keene, of Newport News, faces charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau were able to identify and subsequently locate Keene through financial records and surveillance footage. Once identified, detectives coordinated with the Newport News Police Department, who safely took Keene into custody on Friday night. Keene will remain in the custody of the Newport News Jail until he is extradited back to Fairfax County.

During Keene’s arrest, the Nissan Rogue that was used in the shooting was located in Newport News as well as a gun. Detectives are awaiting test results to determine if the gun located was the gun used in the crime.  Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting, but determined Keene and Onyeuka both attended South Lakes High School. 

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division continue to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

From the Fairfax Patch: Onyeuka’s family released a statement through Saly Fayez, the director of victim services for Fairfax County police. "Words are insufficient to describe the deep concern and grief our family is having about the unjust murder of our dear Sam. Our beloved, kind, gentle son, brother, nephew, uncle, friend, neighbor, and member of our community. We will continue to celebrate his life. While he has gone from us too soon, we believe he is resting in peace for all eternity where no harm will ever be done to him again. Our family does asks anyone with information to please reach out to the detectives so that we can bring our family some justice."

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to aid his family.

May they suffer no further grief, and his memory be for a blessing.

Shrine for Inmar Edenilson Arias Hernandez | 3600 block of 11th Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in the 3600 block of 11th Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 9:26 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members were advised that an adult male was seeking treatment at a local hospital for a gunshot wound. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The detectives’ investigation revealed that the victim was shot while inside of a vehicle at the listed location.The decedent has been identified as Inmar Edenilson Arias Hernandez, 23, of Northwest DC. 

RIP.

Thank you to photographer Reuben Radding for his help in locating this street memorial to Mr. Hernandez..

In memory and honor of John Woo Young Jang | 2500 block of Livingston Road, Fort Washington MD

From a Prince George's Police report: Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged four suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in Fort Washington, Maryland. The suspects are Andron Wood, 37, of Waldorf, Keionta Hagens, 40, Thaddeus Lamont Wills, 47, and Quasean Reeves, 27, all of Waldorf. They are all charged with the murder of John Woo Young Jang, 66, of Laurel.

On January 18, 2021, at approximately 1:00 pm, officers responded to a food mart in the 12500 block of Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Maryland, for the report of a robbery. When they arrived, they located the victim inside of the business suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was shot during an attempted armed robbery. Jang was an employee at the business. 

The suspects are all charged with first degree murder and related charges. A court commissioner ordered Reeves and Wood held without bond at the county’s Department of Corrections. Wills and Hagens are being held on a no bond status in Charles County.  

Mr. Jang was a hard-working, well-regarded local shopkeeper. His death has been mourned by many in the community. May his memory be for a blessing.

A fundraiser has been set up by his family.

Descanso memorial for Raymundo Estrella Moreno | Riverdale Road and 54th Avenue, Riverdale Park MD

From a Prince George's Police report: The Prince George’s County Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the town of Riverdale Park, Maryland. The victim is Raymundo Estrella Moreno, 40, of Washington, D.C. On January 4, 2021, at approximately 1:30 am, Riverdale Park Police officers responded to the intersection of Riverdale Road and 54th Avenue for a shooting. The victim was located outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital. Detectives are working to identify suspect(s) in this case. The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the town of Riverdale Park. 

Paz y luz.

In memory of Kaailyah Rainey | 900 block of Wahler Place SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, January 3, 2021, in the 3800 block of Wheeler Road SE, Washington DC. At approximately 2:31 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, inside of a vehicle, in the 900 block of Wahler Place SE.  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 Kaailyah Rainey, 22, of Southeast DC. 

These balloons were in a courtyard above Wahler Place SE, where Ms. Rainey was found. May she and her loved ones have peace.

DC police tape at the scene of Tyree Brox's slaying | 51st Street and Bass Place SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, December 21, 2020, in the intersection of 51st Street and Bass Place SE, Washington DC. At approximately 2:32 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for a vehicle stopped in the roadway. Upon arrival, members located an adult male, inside of a vehicle, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as Tyree Brox, 25, of Suitland, MD 

Peace to his soul and to the community.

Shrine for Delonte Wall | Unit block of Farragut Place NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 18, 2021, in the Unit block of Farragut Place NW, Washington DC. At approximately 9:36 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members 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 Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Delonte Wall, 30, of Northeast DC.

This memorial to Mr. Wall is just off busy North Capitol Street, in what is usually a quiet community.

RIP.

Site of the slaying of Angel Villatoro | 8100 block of 14th Avenue, Langley Park MD

From a Prince Georges Police report: Homicide Unit detectives charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in Langley Park, Maryland. The victim is Angel Villatoro 16, of Hyattsville.

The suspects are Nelson Sanchez Perez, 17, of Langley Park, and Joshua Jurado, 19, of Chillum. In addition to investigating the teen’s murder, the department is also investigating the attempted murder of an officer who was on the homicide scene.On January 21, 2021, at approximately 9:15 pm, patrol officers responded to the 8100 block of 14th Avenue, Langley Park, Maryland, for a shooting. Officers located the victim inside of a vacant apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. At approximately 11:30 pm, while at the homicide scene, an officer inside of the apartment heard a noise coming from a back bedroom window. When he went to investigate, he realized there were people outside of the window. The officer identified himself as a police officer. He then heard those outside of the window yell anti-police statements at him. Then without warning, the officer was shot at from outside of that window. The bullet narrowly missed him. Officers outside of the apartment building pursued the shooting suspects on foot. Sanchez Perez and Jurado were arrested a short time later. Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe Sanchez Perez and Jurado initially fled the murder scene and returned approximately two hours later and shot at the officer. The preliminary investigation has also revealed the suspects fatally shot the teenage victim during a dispute. The suspects are charged with first degree murder and related charges in connection with the teen’s death. Charges in connection with the attempted murder of the officer are pending. Sanchez Perez is charged as an adult.  

Peace/paz

Street memorial for Andrew Session | 4400 block of 3rd Street SE DC

 

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, January 21, 2021, in the 4400 block of 3rd Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 2:48 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male, in the hallway of a residential building, 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 Andrew Session, 27, of Southeast DC. 

RIP