Site of the slaying of Ronald Clark | 6200 block of Dix Street NE DC

From a DC Police report: On February 23, 2024, at approximately 5:16 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to a report of sounds of gunshots in the 6200 block of Dix Street NE, Washington DC. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot. He died at the scene. At the same time, additional officers responded to the 300 block of 63rd Street NE, for the report of a shooting victim. When they arrived, they found another man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The decedent has been identified as 35-year-old Ronald Clark, of Capitol Heights, MD.   

Peace & justice needed.

At the site of the slaying of Jabari Malloy | 700 block Lamont Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch have identified the victim killed in a Northwest shooting as 17-year-old Jabari Malloy, of Northwest, DC. On Sunday, February 25, 2024, at approximately 7:37 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 700 block of Morton Street. When they arrived, they found Malloy with gunshot wounds in the rear alley of the 700 block of Lamont Street NW, Washington DC. He died at the scene.  

May this young one rest in eternal peace.

Flowers at the site of Adam Dove's passing | 1400 block of Ridge Place SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting in Southeast, D.C. On Friday, March 8, 2024, at approximately 9:26 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 1400 block of Ridge Place SE, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds in the roadway. He died at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 45-year-old Adam Dove of Southeast, D.C.

Rest in Peace.

Renewed shrine for Derico Justice Miles | 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE DC

This large and exceptional shrine for Mr. Miles has been consistently maintained, expanded, and renewed in his honor over the past few years. An earlier version of his memorial (at this same location) can be seen here.

From the original DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, December 6, 2021, in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE, Washington, DC.  At approximately 11:25 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for report of the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as 21 year-old Derico Justice Miles, of Southeast, DC.

To his community, his life mattered, and still does.

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Flower shrine for Jimmy Thomas Jr. | 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch announce an arrest in a fatal shooting of a man in Northeast. On Friday, March 8, 2024, at approximately 12:09 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to a report of the sounds of gunshots in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE, Washington DC. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Jimmy Thomas Jr, of Northeast, DC. 

As a result of the detectives’ investigation, on Friday, March 8, 2024, 27-year-old Damon Clark, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed. 

RIP.

FYI: There is another shrine within 75 feet of this one for Mr. Thomas.

Site of the passing of Mr. Mohammad Hanif | 900 block of Larchmont Avenue, Capitol Heights MD

From a Prince Georges police report: The Homicide Unit today released surveillance video of the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a convenience store owner. The victim is 50-year-old Mohammad Hanif of Annandale, VA. On March 5, 2024, at approximately 7:50 am, officers responded to the business in the 900 block of Larchmont Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights for the report of an unresponsive man. Hanif was located inside of the store suffering from head trauma and transported to a hospital for emergency medical care. He died of his injuries on March 8, 2024. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect attacked the victim while stealing items from the store. The suspect then fled the area on a bicycle.

I felt great sadness on encountering this site, and pray Mr. Hanif's family obtains justice, peace, and are spared further grief.