Monday, September 19, 2022

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.






Antonio Parker Jr.'s shrine | 6300 block of Seat Pleasant Drive, Seat Pleasant MD

From a PG County Police report: Detectives with our Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal shooting of a juvenile male that occurred Friday evening in Seat Pleasant.  The victim is 16-year-old Antonio Parker, Jr of Seat Pleasant. On August 12, 2022, at approximately 8:45 pm, patrol officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department and Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the 6300 block of Seat Pleasant Drive, Seat Pleasant, Maryland, for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers discovered Parker, Jr unresponsive in a parking lot of a convenience store suffering from a gunshot wound(s) to the body. Parker Jr. was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

This memorial is in a quiet location behind a convenience store.

May there be peace & justice.



Shrine for Rashad Johnson and James Johnson; a double homicide | Unit block of O Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle in reference to a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in the Unit block of O Street NW, Washington, DC. At approximately 12:48 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located five adult male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, two of the victims remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The additional three victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The decedents have been identified as 43-year-old Rashad Johnson and 53-year-old James Johnson, both of no fixed address.

 Rest in Peace.


Street shrine to "Johnnie" | 700 block of T St. NW DC

I observed this memorial after documenting another site in this same block (the 700 block of T Street, Washington DC).

 I was unable to determine any additional information as to whom it honors. The balloons had a note indicating they were for a person named Johnnie.

Street memorial for Stephon Chew | 100 block of Irvington 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, February 5, 2021, in the 100 block of Irvington Street SW, Washington DC. At approximately 1:46 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, inside a residence, suffering from 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 28 year-old Stephon Chew, of Southeast, DC.

I was looking for another possible shrine to another person killed in this same block on Aug. 9, 2022. A neighbor said this particular shrine was for a killing that had occurred about 2 years earlier. She said the man killed and honored by the shrine "was a good guy.”’

May all concerned and this neighborhood know real peace.





Shrine in honor of Stephon Jenkins | 700 block of T 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, September 11, 2022, in the 700 block of T Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 4:13 am, members of the Third District heard the sounds of gunshots and responded to the 700 block of T Street, Northwest, to investigate.  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 after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The decedent has been identified as 50-year-old Stephon Jenkins, of Northwest, DC.

RIP.





In memory of Terrell Felder "RIP Moopie" | 1000 block of 51st Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, September 5, 2022, in the 1000 block of 51st Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 1:35 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to DC Fire and EMS Engine 27, located in the 4400 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male victim, conscious and breathing. 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. Further investigation revealed the incident occurred in the 1000 block of 51st Street, Northeast. The decedent has been identified as 31-year-old Terrell Felder, of no fixed address.