"You Are Not Alone" - Jefferson Luna-Perez | 4300 block of 13th Street NW DC

Jefferson Luna-Perez, 17. recently was slain just outside of Roosevelt High School in Washington DC. 

These banners of support were erected across the street from the high school, in front of Dorothy Height Elementary School.

May the school community and the family of young Mr, Luna-Perez be spared further grief, and know peace.

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the 4300 block of 13th Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 2:24 pm, Fourth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male shooting victim, unconscious and unresponsive. 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 17-year-old Jefferson Luna-Perez, of Northwest, DC.

There is more information on this sad situation in an article in the Washington Post.

Deandre Holmes street shrine | 1500 block Kearny Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in the 1500 block of Kearny Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 9:46 pm, Fifth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim. 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 36-year-old Deandre Holmes, of Northeast, DC.

This large graphic memorial to Mr. Holmes is in a usually quiet street in the Brookland neighborhood of DC. May his spirit and his community know peace.

In honor of Dajuan Blakney | 500 Block 19th Street SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, April 21, 2023, in the 1500 Block of 19th Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 12:11 am, while in route to a call for service, Sixth District officers located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds at the listed location. 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 32-year-old Dajuan Blakney, of Southeast, DC.  

This large and creative shrine in memory of Mr. Blakney is in the entrance to an apartment building. Sadly, there are three other memorials within sight of this one. May all rest in peace and honor.

Street shrine for Deandre Wheeler | 4200 block 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 Thursday, April 27, 2023, in the 4200 block of 4th Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:19 pm, Seventh District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, 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 27-year-old Deandre Wheeler, of Southeast, DC.

I spoke to a gentleman at this site who said Mr. Wheeler was his nephew, and that one of his nieces had been killed just across the street some time back, I asked how the family was doing and he replied sadly "We have to cope with it."

I have photographed numerous memorials to homicide victims in this block, including recently.  I wish the people who live in the community an increase in safety, calm, and peace.

In memory of John Coleman | 2000 block M 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, May 1, 2023, in the 2000 block of M Street. NE, Washington DC.  At approximately 12:26 pm, Fifth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers 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 34-year-old John Coleman, of Northeast, DC. 

Peace, peace, peace.

Memorial for Calvin Gray | 1300 block V 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, May 13, 2023, in the 1300 block of V Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 1:50 am, Third District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim. 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 Calvin Gray, of District Heights, MD. 

RIP

Police tape / Andre Wallace, Jr., | 1600 block Benning Road NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in the 1600 block of Benning Road NE, Washington DC. At approximately 6:07 pm, Fifth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim inside of an establishment. 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 19-year-old Andre Wallace, Jr., of Northeast, DC.

There have been numerous shrines in this area over the years, adjacent to Hechinger Mall. 

May the families and community be spared further grief.

 

RIP Mylaki Young | 200 block V 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 a homicide that occurred on Friday, April 14, 2023, in the 200 block of V Street NW, Washington, DC. At approximately 2:47 am, Third District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male shooting victim inside of residence. 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 16-year-old Mylaki Young, of Northwest, DC. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a brown 2013 Lincoln MKX, four door SUV, with DC tags bearing “DOMINGA”. The vehicle was captured by a nearby surveillance camera. 

Increase the Peace.