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Triple Sentence Handed Down For 11-Year-Old DC Boy's Death: Report
Three men from Washington DC will be spending some serious time behind bars for their involvement in the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy, WUSA9 reports.
Carlo General, 21, Christian Wingfield, 24, and Marcel Gordon, 26, were sentenced to a combined 35.5 years in prison for the shooting death of Davon McNeal, the outlet reports.
The 11-year-old was shot and killed by a stray bullet while heading to a community anti-violence cookout in the 1400 block of Cedar Street, Southeast on July 4, 2020, the outlet and Metropolitan Police report.
Davon McNealCourtesy of Crystal McNeal
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20-Year-Old DC Man Dies After Walking Into Hospital With Gunshot Wound: Police
A 20-year-old man shot in Northwest Washington DC died moments after walking into a hospital, authorities said.
Jahmeze Williams, of Southeast, DC, was said to be shot in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest, around 10 p.m on Tuesday, May 24, Metropolitan Police said.
When officers arrived at the scene, no victims were located. Instead they learned that Williams had checked himself into a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. He died shorty after, according to police.
Police are now offering up to $25,000 for information regarding the incident. Anyone with infor…
Special Police Officer From Maryland Fatally Shot In DC
A Special Police Officer from Prince George's County was fatally shot in Washington DC over the weekend, authorities said.
Shawn Minor, 33, of Forestville, was found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the 2500 block of Elvans Road, Southeast around 12:23 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, Metropolitan Police said.
Minor was on-duty and in uniform up until his death, police said. Minor was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for evaluation.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and his agency (Edwards Security …
19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Southwest DC: Police
A 19-year-old from Washington DC has died from a fatal shooting in the Southwest quadrant of the city, authorities said.
Deonte Pittman, of Southeast, DC, was shot and killed in the Unit Block of Galveston Street, Southwest, just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, Metropolitan Police said.
Responding officers also learned of a second shooting victim in the Unit Block of Forrester Street, Southwest. That victim was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, according to police.
Officials are now offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone with info…
'Malachi Was A Kid:' 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of DC's Youngest Homicide Victim
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy from Washington DC, authorities said.
Malachi Jackson, of Northwest, DC, was shot to death in the 3000 block of 13th Street, Northwest, on the night of April 11, Metropolitan Police said.
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy, also of Northwest DC, on Tuesday, May 10, the department said. He has since been charged with first-degree murder.
Malachi's death gained media prominence as the youngest DC homicide victim of 2022, according to an article from WUSA9.
"They took my rock from me," Malachi's fathe…
DC Pedestrian, 66, Struck And Killed: Police
A 66-year-old man has died following a pedestrian-involved crash in Washington DC, authorities said.
Clinton Covington, of Northwest, DC, was struck while crossing the street in the 5300 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northeast, around 9:48 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, Metropolitan Police said. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Initial investigation showed that a Toyota Prius was traveling southbound when the vehicle hit Covington, police said. MPD confirmed to Daily Voice the driver stayed at the scene of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with in…
