From a DC Police report: On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 3:27 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE, Washington DC, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile male victims, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving measures failed, one juvenile male was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 12-year-old male, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the second victim succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The victims have been identified as 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young, both of Northeast, DC.
Moving testimony to their lives can be viewed here and here.
May justice and peace be their legacy. Put down the guns.
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