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Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC
Maryland Man's Death Ruled Homicide Years After Fatal Shooting In DC A death investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police Department months after a Maryland man died from his injuries from a shooting in Southeast DC in 2021. Camp Springs resident Tekoar Jennette, 47, has been identified by police as the person killed in a June 2021 shooting following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Maryland, which determined his cause of death was due to a gunshot wound and the manner was ruled a homicide. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 13, 2021, officers were called to the 4700 block of Benning Road SE, where there was a report …

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Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC
Maryland Man Accused Of Premeditated Double Murder, Assault In Southeast DC Federal officials say that a Maryland man is behind bars for a double murder and shooting of a third victim in Southeast DC last year. Bowie resident Amarii Fontanelle, 20, is facing multiple counts of murder and other offenses after being indicted for the October 2022 killings of Reginald Cooper, Jr., and Davonte Berkley. Fontanelle was indicted this week by a grand jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia after he led his victims to their deaths, US Attorney Matthew Graves announced on Friday. According to the indictment, on Oct. 17, 2022, Cooper and Berkley, both 19, drove…

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Shooter In Southeast DC Convicted Of Killing Maryland Man Outside Father's Home: Feds Shooter In Southeast DC Convicted Of Killing Maryland Man Outside Father's Home: Feds
Shooter In Southeast DC Convicted Of Killing Maryland Man Outside Father's Home: Feds A District man has been convicted of murdering Maryland native Toussaunt Strong outside his father's home in the Shipley Terrace neighborhood more than three years ago, authorities announced. Ravel Mills, 29, was found guilty by a jury of second-degree murder while armed and other offenses for gunning down Strong in Southeast DC in 2020. According to prosecutors, on April 18, 2020, Toussaunt was outside his father's home when Mills came across him with a gun, prompting the former to flee on foot. Mills chased Strong up the 3400 block of 24th Street SE, and when he got close enough, pulled …

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Police ID Maryland Man Killed In Double DC Shooting Police ID Maryland Man Killed In Double DC Shooting
Police ID Maryland Man Killed In Double DC Shooting One person was killed, and another injured in an overnight shooting in Southeast, DC, police say. William Jones, 27, was found inside a vehicle by Metropolitan Police Department officers with multiple gunshot wounds shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Monday night in the 2600 block of Bowen Road when they heard gunshots ring out. The Laurel resident was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. A second man was also found in the area who had been shot, according to a department spokesperson. He was taken by DC Fire and EMS personnel to an area hospital in critical, but stable condition. His …

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Two Charged For Roles In Death Of Aspiring Rapper Visiting Friends In Southeast DC: Police Two Charged For Roles In Death Of Aspiring Rapper Visiting Friends In Southeast DC: Police
Two Charged For Roles In Death Of Aspiring Rapper Visiting Friends In Southeast DC: Police Several suspects have been arrested in connection to an aspiring rap artist who was shot and killed in Southeast DC three years ago. On Sunday, June 14, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department found 21-year-old Albert Smith suffering multiple gunshot wounds before he was rushed to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries. The Tennessee native was an up-and-coming rapper in the South who traveled to DC with seven friends to meet up with friends - including those who are charged with killing him. In July, the Department of Justice announced that Temple Hills resident Johnny…

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Pregnant Woman Gives Birth After Fatal DC Shooting, Baby In Critical Condition: MPD Pregnant Woman Gives Birth After Fatal DC Shooting, Baby In Critical Condition: MPD
Pregnant Woman Gives Birth After Fatal DC Shooting, Baby In Critical Condition: MPD A pregnant Maryland woman was able to give birth before dying from injuries sustained in a double shooting in Southeast DC on Thursday. Samya Gill, 22, of Fort Washington, has been identified by Metropolitan Police investigators as the victim who was killed after two men wielding assault rifle-style weapons fired into a parked car. The incident was reported at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15 in the 300 block of 37th Street SE. Interim Executive Assistant Chief Andre Wright provides an update on the shooting in the 300 block of 37th Street, Southeast https://t.co/51oBlmmEf…

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Brothers In DMV Region Admit To Operating Open-Air Drug Market At DC Shell Station Brothers In DMV Region Admit To Operating Open-Air Drug Market At DC Shell Station
Brothers In DMV Region Admit To Operating Open-Air Drug Market At DC Shell Station Two brothers from the DMV region may have seen “The Wire” too many times and are the latest to cop to their connection to an open-air drug market operating in and around a gas station in Southeast DC. It was a family affair for District Heights, resident Douglas Campbell and Southeast DC native Delonte Campbell, who admitted this week to felony charges in connection to their roles in selling drugs in the District, federal officials announced. The two are among six facing charges for the drug distribution conspiracy at the Shell gas station in the 4700 block of South Capitol Street SE. Pros…

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MD Dads Killed In Anacostia River Crash MD Dads Killed In Anacostia River Crash
MD Dads Killed In Anacostia River Crash Support is swelling for the families of two men who were among three killed when their vehicle splash landed in the Anacostia River in Washington, DC late last week. First responders were called at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge after receiving reports of a vehicle that had gone into the water. Water search below S. Capitol St Bridge. Witnesses report seeing vehicle go into water. Track marks located leading to water. Search by land, water & air in progress utilizing Fireboats, @uscoastguard, @DCPoliceDept harbor & @uspar…

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Two Murder Suspects Apprehended In Two Days For December Shooting In DC: Police Two Murder Suspects Apprehended In Two Days For December Shooting In DC: Police
Two Murder Suspects Apprehended In Two Days For December Shooting In DC: Police For the second time in as many days, members of the Metropolitan Police Department have arrested a suspect for the murder of a Maryland man in DC just before the new year. Two gunmen have been apprehended and charged with first-degree murder while armed, a felony, for their roles in the death of 50-year-old Brandywine resident old Aniekobo Macaulay Umoh on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Related story - Three Shot, Killed In Eight Hours During Violent Night In DC: Police On Wednesday, Jan. 18, members of the MPD’s Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force announced that it tracked down and arres…

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Teen Gunman Apprehended In DC Months After Murdering Lifelong Friends From MD: Police Teen Gunman Apprehended In DC Months After Murdering Lifelong Friends From MD: Police
Teen Gunman Apprehended In DC Months After Murdering Lifelong Friends From MD: Police Police have apprehended a wanted gunman who shot and killed two Maryland teens who were lifelong friends during a triple shooting in Washington, DC nearly three months ago. On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Metropolitan Police Department announced that 19-year-old Southeast, DC resident Amarii Fontanelle has been charged with first-degree murder for his alleged role in the deaths of District Heights residents Reginald Cooper and Davonte Berkley, both 19, in October last year. According to an MPD spokesperson, shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, officers from the agency were called to …

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Person Of Interest Sought In DC Hotel Murder Of High School Student Person Of Interest Sought In DC Hotel Murder Of High School Student
Person Of Interest Sought In DC Hotel Murder Of High School Student The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a person of interest in connection with the Northeast DC murder of a high school student. Akira Wilson, 18, was found dead of a gunshot wound inside a room in the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol on First Street around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, police said. Officers were called there on a report of a gunshot, they said.  Police are now looking to question a man captured by a surveillance camera. The teen was a senior at Jackson-Reed High School, according to a message the school p…

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by Nicole Acosta
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18-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Northeast DC Hotel Room: Police 18-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Northeast DC Hotel Room: Police
18-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Northeast DC Hotel Room: Police An 18-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a Northeast DC hotel room over the weekend, authorities said. Officers responded to the 1200 block of First Street on a report of a shooting around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Once inside a hotel room, officers found an unconscious woman suffering from a gunshot wound, they said.  The grisly discovery was made inside the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol, police confirmed to Fox5DC.   The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene by EMS worke…

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by Nicole Acosta