District Neighbors Lost to Violence May 16 – May 22

The District of Columbia lost the following individuals to violence in recent days:

• May 18 — 100 block of T Street, NE (shooting)
  25-year-old Jonathan Hernandez of Southeast
• May 22 — 2300 block of Shannon Place, SE (shooting)
  33-year-old Pierre Mercer, of Southeast

In addition, decedent in earlier homicide identified:

• May 17 — Decedent identified in April 27 homicide,
  5200 block of Canal Road, NW (sharp force injuries)
  16-year-old Eberson Guerra-Sanchez, of Frederick, MD

We are still in the 30-day mourning period for the following individuals lost to violence in the District:

• April 17 — 5100 block of Southern Avenue, SE (shooting)
  57-year-old Barry Holmes, of Temple Hills, MD
• April 22 — 5300 block of E Street, SE (shooting)
  24-year-old Deandre Hawkins, of No Fixed Address
• April 27 — 5200 block of Canal Road, NW (sharp force injuries)
  Decedent still (late 5/1) not identified
• April 28 — 700 block of 14th Street, SE (stabbing)
  40-year-old Jamal Ferrell, of Southeast
• April 30 — 4400 block of G Street, SE (shooting)
  22-year-old Devante Moody, of Southeast
• May 1 — 3300 block of D Street, SE (shooting)
  23-year-old Dajuan Donald Hart, of Southeast
• May 5 — 3000 block of Stanton Road, SE (shooting)
  18-year-old Saoun Coplins, of Northeast
• May 9, 2019 — 800 block of Xenia Street, SE (shooting)
  28-year-old Mark Milline Jr., of Southeast

#SayThisName for each person lost.

Mourn. Organize.
Share this list.

Data are taken from DC’s Metropolitan Police Department notices. (See “About” for a little more.)

For thoughts on responding from a faith perspective, please visit Song Every Day.