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Support Swells For Parents Whose Only Son Was Shot, Killed Near Northwest DC High School Support Swells For Parents Whose Only Son Was Shot, Killed Near Northwest DC High School
Support Swells For Parents Whose Only Son Was Shot, Killed Near Northwest DC High School A family in Northwest DC is reeling after a 16-year-old was shot and killed leaving his high school in another act of violence in the District. Maurice "Moe J" Jackson, of Northeast DC, was walking at around 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 26, when he began talking with another group of teens, police say. During that altercation, a member of the other group pulled out a gun near the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and P Street NW, striking the teen. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries, leaving his loved ones to mourn days after DC police reported a grisly milestone. Jac…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
'Life Of The Party' Killed In Bailey's Crossroads Shooting 'Life Of The Party' Killed In Bailey's Crossroads Shooting
'Life Of The Party' Killed In Bailey's Crossroads Shooting Loved ones are remembering the Washington DC man killed in a Bailey's Crossroads shooting earlier this month as the life of the party who was "company to keep." Maurice Anderson, 24, was gunned down by a man later identified as Javon Antonio Reid, 32, at a restaurant in the Build America Plaza early Sunday, May 7, Fairfax County Police said. A second victim was also struck by gunfire, but survived. Meanwhile, as authorities search for Reid, a fund has been created to help cover unexpected funeral costs for Anderson, who is survived by six siblings. "Maurice was always the life of the …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Thousands Raised For Karon Blake's Family After 'Quiet' Middle Schooler Tragically Killed Thousands Raised For Karon Blake's Family After 'Quiet' Middle Schooler Tragically Killed
Thousands Raised For Karon Blake's Family After 'Quiet' Middle Schooler Tragically Killed A community is coming together to support the family of 13-year-old Karon Blake, who was fatally shot over the weekend, raising over $20,000 in a GoFundMe. The quiet middle schooler was tragically shot multiple times by a man who believed he was breaking into cars around 4 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7. His family created a GoFundMe to help with unexpected funeral costs. "He attended Brookland Middle School and was a quiet and inquisitive scholar who loved fashion and football", stated his mother, Londen Blake. All donations will go toward funeral expenses. To access the GoFundMe, click here.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Support Surges For Family Of Falls Church Woman Brutally Murdered In Her Home Support Surges For Family Of Falls Church Woman Brutally Murdered In Her Home
Support Surges For Family Of Falls Church Woman Brutally Murdered In Her Home Silvia "Kelly" Acabay was described by friends as a loving wife and dedicated mother. On August 10, Acabay was the victim of a senseless tragedy, after Richard Montano stabbed her to death and lit her on fire in her Falls Church apartment. Acabay was pronounced dead at the scene and Montano was arrested for her murder two days later.  "Kelly was friendly and full of joy, and always there to help others. She was loved by so many, and will be deeply missed. Her family and friends are heartbroken at their loss." A GoFundMe page was started to raise money for Acabay's husband, two childr…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Obituaries
Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22 Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22
Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22 Manassas resident Carlos Melgar died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9. The 22-year-old leaves behind his 4-year-old son, Jordan, and many heartbroken family members. Melgar’s girlfriend remembers him as a thoughtful person on the GoFundMe page she started to help cover funeral costs. The page has raised just under $1,000 of the $15,000 goal as of July 11. “Every time I saw you, you always told me how big Jordan was getting, how smart he was, and how he was already giving you gray hairs by acting just like you. I love you son and I hate that your life was cut so short.” A friend post…

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by AJ Goldbloom
News
18-Year-Old Girl Killed In Lincolnia Hit-And-Run Was A 'Happy And Sweet Soul' 18-Year-Old Girl Killed In Lincolnia Hit-And-Run Was A 'Happy And Sweet Soul'
18-Year-Old Girl Killed In Lincolnia Hit-And-Run Was A 'Happy And Sweet Soul' The family of an 18-year-old girl who was left on the side of the road after an SUV ran her over last month is asking for the public's help in covering her funeral costs. Daniela Bonilla Betancourt died on Friday, June 3, after nearly two weeks in the hospital, police said.  Betancourt was walking toward a bus stop on Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia on May 22 after finishing a shift at her work. As she crossed the street at the intersection of Oasis Drive around 10:30 p.m., a 2007 Honda CRV crashed into her and sped away, Fairfax County police said.  Paramedics r…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Baltimore Murder Victim, 19, Was Devoted Mechanic Baltimore Murder Victim, 19, Was Devoted Mechanic
Baltimore Murder Victim, 19, Was Devoted Mechanic Support is surging for a 19-year-old Baltimore shooting victim who died after being shot in the chest late last month. Adrian Morris was killed on the 5400 block of Belair Road around 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, city police said. Terrill Johnson was arrested in his murder on Monday, May 2.  Meanwhile, support was pouring in for Morris' family. As of Thursday, May 5, more than $1,800 had been raised on a GoFundMe page launched by Twan Morris. "Adrian dedicated his life to helping his family however he could," the page reads. "He was a very talented mechanic and cars were a h…

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by David Cifarelli & Cecilia Levine