Shrines to Karon Brown and Brooklyn Michael Lynn | 2700 block of Good Hope Road SE DC

 

There are two shrines at this site. I believe one is for Karon Brown, slain on this spot in 2019, and the other is for Michael Lynn, who lost his life here in December 2022. I am providing information on both of these lost souls.

May they and the community have peace.

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 Thursday, July 18, 2019, in the 2700 block of Naylor Road SE, Washington DC. At approximately 6:57 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. While investigating, MPD was notified that a juvenile male, suffering from a gunshot wound, was taken to a Prince George’s County Fire Department Fire Station. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Karon Brown, 11, of Southeast DC.

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announces an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in the 2700 block of Good Hope Road SE, Washington DC. At approximately 2:45 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a traffic accident and a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim, unconscious and unresponsive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. 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. Investigation at the scene revealed a collision between two vehicles. The suspect was operating one of the vehicles involved in the collision. The victim, who was not involved in the collision, responded to the scene and interacted with the suspect. During the interaction, the victim was shot by the suspect. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. An illegal handgun was recovered on the scene. The decedent has been identified as 33-year-old Brooklyn Michael Lynn, of Southeast, DC.  On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 44-year-old Anthony Williams, of Gaithersburg, MD, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.

Memorial to Anthony Taylor Sr. | 4900 block of Indian Head Highway, Oxon Hill MD

From a PG County Police report: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The suspect is 29-year-old Darryl Andre Jessie Scottland of Clinton. He’s charged with the murder of 47-year-old Anthony Taylor Sr. of Suitland. On November 2, 2022, at approximately 12:05 pm, Officers responded to the 4900 block of Indian Head Highway for a report of a stabbing. Once on scene, officers located the victim in the parking lot suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed Scottland and Taylor were unknown to each other. The suspect stabbed the victim during a dispute. Scottland is being charged with first- and second-degree murder and additional charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.  

May his loved ones be spared further grief. RIP.

A shrine with heart for Kelvin Blowe | 2500 block of Southern 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, November 15, 2022, in the 2500 block of Southern Avenue SE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:25 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male victim, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as 32-year-old Kelvin Blowe, of Lexington Park, MD. 

May he and all his loved ones know peace.

In memory of Lomax McIntyre | 6500 block of Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights MD

From a PG County police report: The Homicide Unit is working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a man Wednesday night in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights, Maryland. The victim is 34-year-old Lomax McIntyre of Capitol Heights. On December 14, 2022, at approximately 9:10 pm, officers responded to the 6700 block of Walker Mill Road for the report of a shooting in a parking lot. Officers discovered evidence of a shooting but no victim was located. Within minutes, officers were notified of a shooting victim nearby in the 5900 block of Marlboro Pike. The victim, McIntyre, was pronounced dead on the scene. The preliminary investigation reveals he had been shot at the Walker Mill Road scene and drove away seeking help. 

RIP

Shrine for Marjai Wimbush | 4200 block of 4th Street SE DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the 4200 block of 4th Street SE, Washington, DC. At approximately 10:40 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male victim, inside a residence, 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 20-year-old Marjai Wimbush, of Southeast, DC.

 May she rest in peace.

This block has had troubles from violence for some time. I have photographed several street memorials to homicide victims along this stretch of fence. RIP.

Rynell Bradford | police tape, 1500 block of Anacostia Avenue NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in the 1500 block of Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington DC, At approximately 9:41 pm, Sixth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as 34-year-old Rynell Bradford, of Northeast, DC.

This site is in the Kenilworth neighborhood, on a quiet street near the Aquatic Gardens. 

Flowers and libations for David Scott | 2300 block of 15th 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, September 24, 2022, in the 2300 block of 15th Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 12:59 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 32-year-old David Scott, of Northeast, DC. 

May justice and peace prevail.

RIP Kenneth Morris III | 3200 block of Walters Lane, District Heights MD

From a PG County Police report: The Homicide Unit is working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a man on Thursday in District Heights. The victim in 28-year-old Kenneth Morris III of Capitol Heights. On October 20, 2022, at approximately 2:05 pm, officers responded to a gas station in the 3200 block of Walters Lane, District Heights, Maryland. The victim was located in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive.  

RIP

In loving memory of Mars Jones, two years old | Unit block of Atlantic Street SW 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 Thursday, October 13, 2022, in the Unit block of Atlantic Street, Southwest. At approximately 9:04 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious child. Upon arrival, the members located a juvenile male who was unconscious and unresponsive. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent’s remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where an autopsy was performed. As a result, the OCME determined the cause of death to be complications of inflicted trauma and ruled the manner of death a homicide.The decedent has been identified as 2-year-old Mars Jones, of Southwest, DC. 

 On Thursday, November 3, 2022, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and apprehended 23 year-old Dasean Matthews, of Southeast, DC. Matthews was charged with First Degree Murder – Felony Murder. 

This touching street shrine is just off busy South Capitol Street, opposite Community Of Hope's clinic and offices.

Rest In Peace little one.

Memorial for Makya Hardy-Myers | 1200 block of Meigs Place NE DC

I encountered this memorial in the 1200 block of Meigs Place NE, Washington DC. 

On September 26, 2022, 23-year-old Jamal Gibson, of Southeast, DC was found slain at this location, according to a DC Police report. 

This large banner memorial is not for Mr. Gibson, but is placed to remember Makya Hardy-Myers, who died on January 11, 2003. It features an image of a healing and spiritual book written by his mother Sharon (Montsha) Hardy-Myers in the wake of her loss.

May there be peace.

Memorials on the DC National Mall to those slain by the Iranian regime.

Memorials on the National Mall in Washington DC to those slain by the Iranian regime, erected by an Iranian human rights group.

"Jin, jiyan. azadi!" / "Woman, life. freedom!"

Curtis Mozie aka CWebb - Tale of the Tape | Shrines at the Safe House.

Curtis Mozie is a street videographer in DC who has long documented the impact of violence, particularly homicides, in our community. He has been creating video memorials for the many friends and neighbors he has lost since the early 1980's and is still at it. His modest home is a safe house for youth, and he has worked doing outreach programs for violence reduction. He maintains a moving collection of shrines in his home to those he's known and lost.

His work has been noticed, praised, and supported by the rapper Nas and the NBA star Curtis Webber.

Curtis's books and videos (click here for a powerful example) tell the true tale of life in the streets of DC; honest, raw, unvarnished, filled with his great heart for all that have suffered under teh plague of violence. I urge you to watch this piece; it is one of hundreds he has created.

I am honored to count him as a friend and colleague in the labor of peace. Thank you and godspeed,  Curtis.

Police tape for Antonio Waller | 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW, Washington DC.

At approximately 11:55 am, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male victim, 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 22 year-old Antonio Waller of Northwest, DC.

On the day I documented this site, there were police blocking off the street again for another (non-fatal) daytime shooting that had just occurred immediately across the street on busy New York Avenue.

Peace to all.

In memory of De’Andre Johnson | 1400 block of Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights MD

From a PG County Police report: Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting at Capitol Heights Convenience Store The Homicide Unit is actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting Saturday night at a convenience store in Capitol Heights. The deceased victim is 15-year-old De’Andre Johnson of Washington, DC. On September 3, 2022, at approximately 8:00 pm, officers responded to the business in the 1400 block of Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights, Maryland. They located a total of four people with gunshot wounds who were all transported to area hospitals. Johnson died of his injuries a short time later. Another 15-year-old male was shot and is currently in critical condition. Two adults were also shot. One has been treated and released from the hospital. The second adult is in stable condition with what appears to be non-life-threatening injuries. One of the adult victims is a store employee. The preliminary investigation revealed two suspects walked into the convenience store and opened fire before fleeing the scene. At this point in the investigation, this does not appear to be a robbery attempt or a random incident. Investigators are looking into whether any of the individuals in the store were targeted by the shooters.

May this young man's family be spared further grief, and the community know peace.

Robert Stewart-Pixley's street memorial | 2500 block of Iverson Street, Temple Hills MD

From a PG Police report: Detectives with our Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal shooting in Temple Hills Tuesday night. The victim is 34-year-old Robert Stewart-Pixley of Temple Hills. On September 13, 2022, at approximately 8:40 pm, patrol officers were called to the 2500 block of Iverson Street, Temple Hills, Maryland, for a shooting. Once on scene, they discovered Stewart-Pixley unresponsive outside a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive.

I spoke with the neighbor who found the body of the deceased on her sidewalk. She had also recently spoken to the distraught mother of the slain young man, who lived nearby. There was still quite a bit of blood on the sidewalk where Mr. Stewart-Pixley was shot. She was erecting signs, mostly with sayings from the Bible. She said this was a war of the spirit, not of material things, and that people were doing the work of their oppressors by killing one another, essentially doing the devil’s work. She feels strongly that people should exercise self-control and spiritual calmness.

I wish for a healing of all hearts, and an increase in the peace.