Sunday, March 19, 2023

Memorial for Dana Faulkner and Abdul Fuller | 2700 block of Bruce Place SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in the 2700 block of Bruce Place SE, Washington DC. At approximately 7:44 pm, Seventh District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The second victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

Shortly after, Seventh District officers responded to the intersection of Wheeler Road and Mississippi Avenue, Southeast, for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of critical injuries. Detective’s investigation revealed the victim was in the 2700 block of Bruce Place, Southeast, at the time of the shooting. The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Dana Faulkner, of Southeast, DC. On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the juvenile male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 15-year-old Abdul Fuller, of Southeast, DC.

This slaying occurred in the Woodland Terrace neighborhood,

May they and their community know only peace.


Thanks to UK artist Gareth Fuller for his support.




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