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.