"I'm Sleep. Don't Shoot" - Memorials for Justin Robinson | 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue and the 500 block of Parkland Place SE

 There are two shrines that have been erected to honor Justin Robinson; one outside the McDonald's restaurant on Marion Barry Avenue and the other larger one in the 500 block of Parkland Place, both in SE DC.

 There has been considerable controversy and vigorous protests against the police regarding the situation in which he was slain. This Washington Post article has coverage of the situation, including the protests.

 From a DC Police report: Agents from the Force Investigations Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE, Washington DC.
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Seventh District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a crash. Responding officers observed a vehicle struck the side of a commercial building, causing minor damage. The driver was still inside the vehicle unresponsive, and officers observed a firearm inside the vehicle. Officers immediately called for additional officers to respond to the scene. A short time later the suspect began moving inside the vehicle. Officers observed a weapon in the suspect’s possession and gave verbal commands to drop the weapon. As the officers approached the suspect with their service weapons drawn, the suspect grabbed one of the officer’s service weapons. At that time, two officers discharged their service weapons, striking the suspect. DC Fire and EMS were already on the scene and immediately began rendering care. After all lifesaving measures failed, the suspect succumbed to his injuries. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Justin Robinson, of Southeast, DC. The suspect’s weapon was recovered on the scene

A tragic situation. May all be spared further grief.