Briana Green shrine plus | 1800 block of Q Street SE DC.

From a Prince Georges County Police report: Homicide Unit detectives charged a suspect in connection with a domestic-related homicide in the Town of Fairmount Heights on Tuesday. The suspect is Charles Kelly, Jr., 43, of Suitland, Maryland. He is charged with fatally shooting Briana Green, 20, of Suitland.

On October 15th, 2019, at approximately 8:15 pm, officers with the Fairmount Heights, Maryland Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 56th Avenue for a shooting. They discovered Green inside of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene. The preliminary investigation reveals the motive for this fatal shooting is domestic-related. Kelly and the victim were in a relationship. Kelly was charged with first and second degree murder and additional charges. 

This shrine is in the 1800 block of Q Street SE, Washington, DC. There is a shrine to another slain person on view on the same telephone pole, but I could not learn who it is for.

May both their loved ones be spared any further grief.

Street memorial for Christopher Beckwith, Jr. and Willie Leon Brown, Jr. | 1400 block of Fairmont Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 25, 2020, in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 6:21 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males, unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported one of the victims to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The second victim was also transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition. The decedent was identified as Christopher Beckwith, Jr., 22, of Northwest DC. On Saturday, May 30, 2020, the second victim succumbed to his injuries and has been identified as Willie Leon Brown, Jr., 19, of Northwest DC. 

RIP.

Lagioria Brinkley's memorial | 1900 block of 16th 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, March 20, 2020, in the 1900 block of 16th Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 9:54 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as Lagioria Brinkley, 36, of Southeast DC.

From DC Witness:  On Mar. 26, 2020, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 19-year-old man in connection to a homicide that occurred in the Fairlawn area of Washington, DC.

According to a press release, Mequan Carthens a resident of Southeast DC was charged, with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Lagioria Brinkley, 36, on the 1900 block of 16th Street, SE on Mar. 20, 2020.

I listened at length to a number of people on this busy block in the heart of the old section of Anacostia about the troubles there, and in honor of this woman's life.

Police tape for Larkia Izlar and Timothy Hinton | 1400 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2020, in the 1400 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE, Washington DC. At approximately 2:20 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim and an adult female victim, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined both victims displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedents have been identified as Larkia Izlar, 23, of Southeast DC, and Timothy Hinton, 28, of Suitland, MD. 

A woman I spoke with at this site said they "found the young man and the young woman dead in the car just across the street." She also expressed how sad the violence is.

May these young people rest in peace.

Site of the murder of Marquis Harrod | 1300 block of Brentwood Road NE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in the 1300 block of Brentwood Road NE, Washington DC. At approximately 4:50 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as Marquis Harrod, 18, of Southeast DC.

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Micah Bidgell, 24, of Northeast. DC. He was charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed. 

In honor of Ronald Collins | 5100 block of A Street SE DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Monday, June 1, 2020, in the 5100 block of A Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:26 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as Ronald Collins, 56, of Southeast DC. On Monday, June 1, 2020, Daniel Gayden, 54, of Capitol Heights, MD, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed. The detectives’ investigation revealed that this offense was a result of a dispute amongst known parties.  

At this memorial to Mr. Collins, I spoke to a young man who knew the victim, and we exchanged respect and hopes for peace.

Memorial for Tyrell Smith | 3000 block of 30th 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, May 29, 2020, in the 3000 block of 30th Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 6:23 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Officers canvased the area and located an adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Tyrell Smith, 19, of Southeast DC.  

At this street memorial site, I spoke with two women who are trying to clean up the neighborhood physically & otherwise. Both had lost sons, numerous family members and friends to violence. They thanked me for my work, and I thanked them for what they do for their community.

Peace and condolences to all, and especially to those who grieve for young Mr. Smith.

Street memorial to an unknown person | 4300 block Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE DC

I observed and documented this small street shrine, erected to an unknown person. It is in the 4300 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC

I could find nothing in news reports or police sites. A twitter post from May 5, 2020 stated:

"CRITICAL SHOOTING/ PROBABLE HOMICIDE--- 4300 blk Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE-DC in the Upper Central NE area. 30yr-old man shot in head; last reported in cardiac arrest. Police working on suspect info now. "

 I could find no further information about its origin.

Lowell Tolliver Jr.'s memorial | 2100 block of H Street NE DC, Langston Terrace community

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, May 7, 2020, in the 2100 block of H Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 12:18 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Additionally, officers located a second adult male victim, at the listed location, suffering from a gunshot wound. The second victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Lowell Tolliver Jr., 27, of Northeast DC.

I spoke with some DC police officers at the site, who were being stationed there to help ensure peace in the community.

I wish them success in their mission, and justice for Mr. Tolliver.

Street memorial for Eddie Crist | 4000 block of South Capitol Terrace SW DC

This large shrine to Mr. Crist is near the intersection of Atlantic Street and South Capitol Street SE.

May he rest in peace, and the community be spared further grief.

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, May 8, 2020, in the 4000 block of South Capitol Terrace SW, Washington DC. At approximately 8:05 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Eddie Crist, 28, of no fixed address.

Deniro Monts - shoes and police tape | 6800 block of Atwood Street District Heights MD

From a Prince Georges police report: Homicide Unit detectives are investigating fatal shooting in District Heights, Maryland. The victim is Deniro Monts, 18, of District Heights. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.  On Sunday May 17, 2020, at approximately 4:05 pm, officers responded to the 6800 block of Atwood Street, District Heights, for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located the victim on a sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital. The preliminary investigation revealed three additional people were also shot. One of those victims was critically injured. The other two victims suffered what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are working to identify suspect(s) and establish a motive in this case.

Peace.

Adam Hartman | balloons in the 6000 block of 67th Avenue in Riverdale MD

From a Prince Georges police report: Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man in Riverdale, Maryland. The victim is Adam Hartman 18, of Riverdale.  On May 9, 2020, at approximately 8:00 pm, officers responded to the 6000 block of 67th Avenue in Riverdale for a shooting. Responding officers located the victim in an apartment building suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.

Rest in peace.

Unknown | shrine at 15th Place and Congress Place SE DC

This shrine to an unknown person is at the corner of 15th Place and Congress Place SE, Washington DC. I was unable to find any additional information about it.

There is another older memorial to an accident victim nearby, on Shippen Lane SE.

I was notified about this shrine by Craig Byrnes and John Muller. Thank you.

Derek Anthony Burke, Jr. : Hit and run homicide | flowers, teddy bears, and a cross, 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian that occurred on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE, Washington DC.

At approximately 8:42 pm, a pedestrian was rolling in the roadway in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue SE. While the pedestrian was in the roadway, a vehicle traveling in the left lane of the northbound lanes of travel ran over the pedestrian then fled the scene. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead on scene.

The decedent has been identified as Derek Anthony Burke, Jr., 34, of Southeast, DC.

May there be justice in this case.

Site of the passing of Nelson Leon-Umana | woods behind the 6600 block of Chillum Manor Road, Adelphi MD

From a Prince Georges County Police report: Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man in Chillum, Maryland. The victim is Nelson Leon-Umana, 19, of Adelphi. On February 28, 2020,, at approximately 2:05 pm, officers responded to the 6600 block of Chillum Manor Road, Adelphi, for a welfare check. Responding officers located the victim in a wooded area suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Sad situation. May this young one rest in peace, and justice prevail.

Mr. Clarence Skrine's life ended here | 700 block of Longfellow Street NW DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020, in the 700 block of Longfellow Street NW, Washington DC. At approximately 11:20 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as Clarence Skrine, 25, of Northwest DC.

Peace.

Please, peace for everyone.

Memorial for Naseem Simpson | 3000 block of 14th Street NW DC

From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 15, 2020, in the 3000 block of 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. At approximately 3:11 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Naseem Simpson, 18, of Northwest DC.
 On Thursday, March 26, 2020, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested  Khamari Perkins, 19, of Southeast DC, for First Degree Murder While Armed (Premeditated).

Several of Mr. Simpson's friends were in the area when I was photographing and we spoke briefly, through masks, about this tragedy.
I wish them and his family peace and healing.

Police tape for Antonio Burnett, Jr., | 3700 block of Hayes Street NE DC

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020, in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE, Washington DC. At approximately 1:10 am, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Additionally, two other adult male victims were located with gunshot wounds. These victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Antonio Burnett, Jr., 19, of Northeast DC.

More information about this sad situation is on the Congress Heights blog, the Washington Post, and DC Witness.

Yellow tape at the site of Brea Moon's passing | 3900 block of Alabama Avenue SE DC

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue SE, Washington DC. At approximately 10:37 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Shortly after, members of the Prince Georges County Police Department were dispatched to the 3900 block of Suitland Road, Suitland, MD, for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult female, inside of a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. PG Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Further investigation revealed the shooting occurred in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. The decedent has been identified as Brea Moon, 21, of District Heights, MD.

RIP.