The Post looks back at some of the shootings that occurred during a recent crime spike that gripped the District. Here's the map. Here are some details about each of the killings [worth the read] in our area and beyond.
Notable details I hadn't seen reported before-
Tory Wilcher, 30, died April 2nd from a gunshot to the head. He worked as a plumber, and had reportedly flashed money from a cashed paycheck during a dice game that descended into an argument. His body was discovered in the 800 block of 19th Street. The 18 year old with whom he argued was arrested April 27th, and face 2nd degree murder charges.
Gayle Tonnett Ferguson, 38, was beaten to death, possibly with a hammer, in an alley behind the 1700 block of Montello. According to other news reports, at least one resident heard screams around 1am, but failed to call the police. Her body was discovered later that morning. She had been beaten beyond recognition, and her body was partially stuffed under an ice cream truck. This was on April 16th. An neighborhood resident, Oliver Jones, 50, was arrested in the murder.
Darvell Stewart, was the 18 year old male who died after being shot multiple times in an alley behind the 1600 block of Montello [April 16th]. The Post reports that police are investigating whether this may have been related to a domestic dispute.
Brandon Gaines, 25, was shot multiple times on Maryland Ave [Carver Terrace] on April 22nd. The Post reports that police are investigation whether his death may been related to a recent investigation into a drug ring in the area.
Melvin Seals, the 30 year old man who died outside Joe Cole Rec early on the morning of April 26th, was shot 17 times. Residents I spoke to reported a brief pause in the middle of the shots.
People may also be interested in this piece from the NY Times entitled Is Urban Violence a Virus?
3 comments:
Inked, glad you mentioned the New York Times piece(it's the cover article of the Sunday magazine). I thought it was so pertinent considering all the discussion on the blog lately.
This stuff and these environments are everywhere. In some cases, much worse.
That violent crime map is shocking. I had no idea that this much stuff went down last month.
that map is kind of shocking to see all that compiled in one graphic. if only i was a realtor in ward 2...oh the marketing possibilities!
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