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New Mom, 35, Killed By Car On Capital Beltway: Police, Campaign
Support is surging for the family of a 35-year-old Alexandria mom who loved ones say died in a tragic accident over the weekend.
Vanessa V. Schwartz "stepped into traffic" when she was struck and killed on Sunday, March 10 just before 4 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, Virginia State Police said.
Vanessa was struck by a Honda Accord unable to avoid her, which was then struck by a 2021 Acura RDX, police said. The Acura struck the jersey wall and a 2023 Nissan Rogue, police said.
A GoFundMe launched for Vanessa's husband, Michael, and 8-month-old daughter…
Family Of Mom Killed, Dad Hospitalized In Fairfax County Crash Sees Support
Support is surging for the family of a woman killed in a Fairfax County crash over the weekend.
Yun "Iris" Hu, of Annandale, died at the hospital following the Sunday, Feb. 4 crash on Bradfield Drive and Braddock Road. Two others were also killed in the accident.
A GoFundMe for Hu's husband, Tein Lin "Ivin" Hu, who remains hospitalized, and their daughter, Justine, has raised more than $17,200.
Campaign founder Melanie Vrabel Adams says Justine is well known in the Northern Virginia community, "especially in Burke/Fairfax – where she is very active in the local buy not…
Army Combat Medic Sean Gannon Of Fredericksburg Dies, 31
Support is surging for the family of Sean Gannon, a 31-year-old Army combat medic who died on Nov. 18, 2023.
Gannon, of Fredericksburg, leaves behind his wife, Julie Gannon, and their two daughters.
More than $13,400 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the Gannon girls as of Thursday, Dec. 7.
Launched by Claire Buffa, the campaign says Sean had a "remarkable" career as an Army combat medic, who "brought comfort and healing to countless lives.
"His commitment to serving others has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he cared for. He was a valued mentor to many. Sean took…
DC Man Killed By Gunman In Maryland Shared Stories Of Hope After Turning Life Around
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Deangelo Moore, a father and entrepreneur who was gunned down in Prince George's County after making painstaking efforts to turn his life around after some trouble with the law.
Early on Wednesday, Oct. 3, police say that District resident Moore, 32, and Derrick Graham, 41, were shot in what his family described as "a senseless act of violence" in Oxon Hill.
Graham was pronounced dead at the scene, while Moore was rushed to an area hospital with critical injuries, where he stayed for days until he was taken off of life support on Saturday, Oct. …
Police ID DC Man Killed In Double Maryland Shooting
Support is swelling for the family of two cousins who were gunned down in a double fatal Oxon Hill shooting in Prince George's County.
Charles Oxley, 28, of Oxon Hill, and Washington, DC resident Lamont Oxley, 30, have been identified by police as the victims who were gunned down on Sunday, Sept. 10.
The shooting was reported at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10 in the 5500 block of Livingston Terrace.
Upon arrival, officers say that they pronounced Charles Oxley dead at the scene, while Lamont Oxley was rushed to an area hospital where he later died from his gunshot wounds.
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Teen Shot Dead In Loudoun County Mourned As 'Funny, Sweet'
Support was on the rise for the family of an 18-year-old man fatally shot last week in Loudoun County.
Alex Omar Cartagena Jr. was shot on the 21000 block of Stanford Square in Sterling around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Jaylin E. O’Brien, 18, of Sterling, who was later charged with second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and various weapons offenses in the incident, police said.
A GoFundMe for Alex's family had raised more than $20,000 as of Thursday, Sep…
Man Killed Passing Gun Around In Manassas Was Seeking Better Life In America
Support is surging for the family of a 21-year-old man who died when a gun accidentally fired while he and his friends were passing it around in Northern Virginia.
Reynaldo J. Villalobos Hernandez had moved to the U.S. in pursuit of his dreams, according to his aunt, Maria Hernandez, who launched a GoFundMe.
"Reynaldo was only 21 years old, he was a good, happy, hard-working, sociable, positive boy full of life and dreams and goals to achieve," Hernandez writes. "That is why a year and a half ago he decided to travel to the United States, leaving his parents and siblings to help them and h…
DC's Hannah Levy, 33, Mourned As Pivotal Professional, Loving Mom
The unexpected death of Hannah Levy has left a void in the hearts of many across Washington DC — and beyond.
Hannah died suddenly on July 3, at 33 years old, according to a statement released by the Beekeeper Group. In 2010, Hannah served as the organization's first employee, later rising to the position of partner.
A Walt Whitman High School graduate, Hannah grew up in Potomac, MD before moving to DC, according to her obituary and LinkedIn page.
We are devastated to share the news of Hannah Levy's unexpected passing on July 3, 2023. She was a beloved mother, wife,... Posted by Beekee…
Arlington Teacher Recovering From Stroke Sees Surge Of Support
Support is on the rise for an Arlington teacher recovering after having suffered a stroke.
Jill Eskenas, who teaches second grade at Randolph, began her day as usual Tuesday, April 18, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for her.
That evening, Jill called a friend complaining of a headache and intense neck pain. Tragically, Jill suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, at just 39 years old, without warning, the campaign says.
"She spent 12 days in the ICU and 6 days on the Neuro floor at INOVA Fairfax Hospital," the campaign says. Jill remained hospitalized at INOVA Fairfax Inpatient Reha…
American Dreams Cut Short For Immigrant Students Killed In July 4th Virginia Crash
The pair of 20-somethings killed in an Arlington crash in the wee-hours of the Fourth of July had come to the United States seeking better lives, those who knew them said.
Habiba Harbaoui, 21, a native of Tunisia, and Furkan Avkan, 23, of Alexandria — who hails from Turkey — both died in the 2:05 a.m. crash on Walter Reed Drive, Tuesday, July 4, Arlington County police said.
A Facebook tribute penned by a Turkish community center says Furkan graduated from a Turkish aircraft maintenance engineering school.
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