Desperate Plea Made From Family Of 15-Year-Old Killed In DC Drive-By Shooting Desperate Plea Made From Family Of 15-Year-Old Killed In DC Drive-By Shooting
Desperate Plea Made From Family Of 15-Year-Old Killed In DC Drive-By Shooting Support is swelling around the family of 15-year-old Niomi Russell, who was shot and killed over the weekend by drive-by shooters in Southeast DC.  Russell, a Northwest DC native, was found shot and killed late on Sunday, April 14 inside an apartment building in the 2400 block of Elvans Road. She was pronounced dead at the scene by members of the Metropolitan Police Department who heard the gunshots ring out and rushed to investigate the incident. According to police, the investigation determined that unknown suspects opened fire from a vehicle targeting people outside the building. Af…
Former Marine, 23, Died Doing What He Loved In Alexandria Motorcycle Crash, Loved Ones Say Former Marine, 23, Died Doing What He Loved In Alexandria Motorcycle Crash, Loved Ones Say
Former Marine, 23, Died Doing What He Loved In Alexandria Motorcycle Crash, Loved Ones Say A 23-year-old Alexandria motorcyclist killed in a crash on Tuesday, April 9 has been identified as a former US Marine. Kaden Olsen was broadsided by a DASH bus on Duke and North Ripley streets just after 5 p.m., police in Alexandria said. He died at the scene. A GoFundMe for Olsen's family remembered him as being "larger than life." "He passed doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle," reads the campaign launched by Brooke Jensen. Kaden graduated early from high school and went on to fulfill his dreams of joining the Marine Corps, Jensen writes. He was honorably discharged in …
Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says
Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says Thousands of dollars have been raised by the community on behalf of the family of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed in a Metro station in Northeast DC last week. Avion Evans was identified by the Metropolitan Police Department as the teenager who was killed when a fight broke out on the platform of the Brookland-Catholic University Metro Station in the 800 block Monroe Street NE.  The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m. on April 4. Upon arrival, officers found Evans suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the station by DC Fire and EMS personn…
Slain GW Student's Memory Lives On In Galapagos Slain GW Student's Memory Lives On In Galapagos
Slain GW Student's Memory Lives On In Galapagos The memory of a George Washington University student killed while studying abroad will live on in the Galapagos Islands. Antonella Galindo Merlo died in a car accident while studying at the University of Melbourne earlier this month, the GW Hatchet says citing university officials. Antonella's family is raising money to save the Giant Manta Rays of Ecuador, specifically through an organization dedicated to protecting the species — a cause Antonella cared about deeply. "Antonella was a brilliant soul who left us too soon," reads the campaign. "She was passionate about the conservation of th…
VA Mom Sandra 'Nunee' Smith Bellfield Dies Of Anoxic Brain Injury, Family Says VA Mom Sandra 'Nunee' Smith Bellfield Dies Of Anoxic Brain Injury, Family Says
VA Mom Sandra 'Nunee' Smith Bellfield Dies Of Anoxic Brain Injury, Family Says Sandra Smith Bellfield, affectionately known as Nunee, died on March 26, 2024. She was 48 years old. According to a GoFundMe launched for her family, Sandra died of anoxic brain injury. "Our mother was a strong, fierce, loving and caring woman," the campaign says. "The love pouring in shows us just how loved she was from everyone, she was definitely one of a kind ! #LongLiveNunee." Sandra's obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapels website says that she "graced this world with her unparalleled kindness and compassion," and had a love for music and an infectious laugh with a "dancing spi…
DMV Comedian Remembered For 'Living Life To The Fullest,' Infectious Laugh In DC DMV Comedian Remembered For 'Living Life To The Fullest,' Infectious Laugh In DC
DMV Comedian Remembered For 'Living Life To The Fullest,' Infectious Laugh In DC Tributes are pouring in days after a beloved comedian from the DMV region died unexpectedly at the age of 31.  Osaige "Jay" Agbon, a man known to shoot for the stars and put a smile on peoples' faces, passed away, his friends and family confirmed on social media, and now the community is rallying around them in their moment of need. "Jay spent his time here living his life to the fullest - not only perfecting his craft to the best of his ability, but also putting equal - if not more, effort into touching the hearts of everyone around him," organizers of a fundraiser for the family in W…
NJ's Alexis DeLuca Dies Suddenly, 20: Obituary NJ's Alexis DeLuca Dies Suddenly, 20: Obituary
NJ's Alexis DeLuca Dies Suddenly, 20: Obituary Alexis Nicole DeLuca, of Moorestown, died suddenly on March 22, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 20 years old. Alexis was a 2021 graduate of the Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA, her obituary said. After graduation, Alexis worked for the US Post Office in Rio Grande. My heart hurts beyond belief. So incredibly hard to watch one of my best friends Kathy Raroha embark on this path. No... Posted by Kimberly Brody Muckenfuss on Sunday, March 24, 2024 While she was in high school, she worked as a lifeguard and swi…
Robert Buckley 'Bucky' Boies, 33, Had A Remarkable Life Robert Buckley 'Bucky' Boies, 33, Had A Remarkable Life
Robert Buckley 'Bucky' Boies, 33, Had A Remarkable Life Robert Buckley “Bucky” Boies, age 33, of Bigfork, MT, tragically passed into the arms of God on March 10, 2024. He was born October 8, 1990, in Williamsburg, VA to David Boies III and Robin Lou Boies (Weiss). Bucky graduated from Woodson High School in Fairfax, VA and Flathead College in Kalispell, MT with a degree in criminal justice. Bucky also attended Trinity Christian School, Rippowam Cisqua School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Barry University. Although a Virginian by birth, Bucky traveled extensively and lived in many places throughout the United States, including Florida, New Yor…
Former US Navy Aviation Tech Eric Clevinger Of Loudoun County Dies Suddenly, 45 Former US Navy Aviation Tech Eric Clevinger Of Loudoun County Dies Suddenly, 45
Former US Navy Aviation Tech Eric Clevinger Of Loudoun County Dies Suddenly, 45 Eric Clevinger of Leesburg died unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024, according to his obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel website. He was 45 years old. Eric's obituary says he served as an aviation electronics technician in the US Navy, earning the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. According to his LinkedIn page, Eric spent 14 years with the US Navy before working for Thorlabs, Inc., where he held a variety of positions. Most recently, Eric served as the facilities director of Christian Fellowship Church. He'll be remembered for his "dad joke" sense of humor, and the fierce lo…
Courtney Hanneman Of Fredericksburg Dies, 39: 'Pure Love' Courtney Hanneman Of Fredericksburg Dies, 39: 'Pure Love'
Courtney Hanneman Of Fredericksburg Dies, 39: 'Pure Love' Courtney Hanneman of Fredericksburg died on Tuesday, March 19, according to her obituary on the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service website. She was 39 years old.  Courtney is survived by her husband of 10 years, Timothy, whom she affectionately called her Hubbles — she, his Waffles, her obit says. Posted by Courtney Lorraine Hanneman on Monday, July 10, 2023 "Courtney was pure love and readily opened her heart to those around her. She loved her family and friends deeply and fought fiercely for them. She was a true mama bear," her obituary says. "Having Courtney in your…
Uber Eats Driver Killed, GF Survives DC Crash Involving Stolen Car: Report, Police Uber Eats Driver Killed, GF Survives DC Crash Involving Stolen Car: Report, Police
Uber Eats Driver Killed, GF Survives DC Crash Involving Stolen Car: Report, Police Shock and sadness spread following the death of a food delivery driver in a Washington D.C.  Steven Jermaine Faison, Jr., 27, was driving a Hyundai Accent with a female passenger when he was struck by a stolen and speeding Volkswagen Golf in Alabama Avenue and 25th Street Thursday, March 14, Metro DC police said. Faison and his passenger were ejected from the car, killing Faison at the scene. The passenger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the Golf driver fled the scene on foot. According to NBC Washington, Faison was delivering an Uber Eats order, and the passenger w…
Loudoun County Dad Brian Bencic Dies Unexpectedly, 60 Loudoun County Dad Brian Bencic Dies Unexpectedly, 60
Loudoun County Dad Brian Bencic Dies Unexpectedly, 60 Brian Bencic of Loudoun County died unexpectedly on March 11, 2024, according to his obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel website. He was 60 years old. Brian's LinkedIn page says he attended James Madison University, and had more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software sales, having worked for federal clients. Brian, of Ashburn, is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lisa Bencic; daughters, Alexandra Bencic and Sydney Bencic, father, Anthony Bencic, sister Stephani Balliet, and several nieces and nephews. He was being remembered for his "unwavering support, w…