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.
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