This comment of the day comes from Juanita, who wrote in response to a community discussion about violent youth. She said:
My son Henry D. Kelly was murdered on March 5, 2011 he was found shot to death in the rear of 3122 Buena Vista Terrace SE, still to this day the police have not made an arrest and I am ANGRY. I do not think parents should be held accountable for the crimes there children commit. I think laws need to be changed to tougher penalties. Read more
This comment of the day comes from Tarsha Pitts, who wrote in about a candlelight vigil tonight in memory of Raheem “Gunna” Jackson.
Kill, Still Cant Believe Youu Gone,I Miss Yuhhh Soo much… I Had Jus Seen Yuhh Up The Rec Nd I Spoke Nd Gave Youu Hug That Same Day… Not Knowin That Was Last Time Seeing Youu Constantly Brings Tears To My Face… Wen I Got Home That Night Nd Heard Wat Happen I Cudnt Even Sleep… Went To Skool The Next Day Nd Cudnt Even Function Correctly Smh… Youu Was Lyk A Bruva To Mehh Since Lyk 2002 Wen I Started Tlkin To Vic Lol (Ewwww) ! But Today Im Goin To Support Yuh At Yur Cook Out Nd Candle Light Round 41st Nd Ill B Atchur Other Candle Light Nd Funeral As Well… Raheem I Miss Youu Nd Alot Of Others Do As Well… But Imma Be Strongg Thoughh But I Lovee Youu Mann Save A Spot For Mehh Upp Deree <3.
This comment of the day comes from KEIANNA.
Seeing the pictures of the victims just brought tears to my eyes. Joshua look as I remembered him. Just a lil man from around the way…So So sad. Praying for his family, his child and the mother of his child and all his friends. Jesus please, if you don’t hear another one of my prayers, please hear this one….Please Bring Peace to SOUTH EAST & Justice for all the victims. That neighborhood do not need another ring of gun fire. Allow the police to solve these cases ASAP!
This Comment of the Day comes from “Patch,” who wrote:
I grew up in this neighborhood. I knew these kids on a personal level. It really breaks my heart to see people I have watch grow up lose their lives to violence in this way. Because I grew up in SE, I had the chance to get to know people who are really living right as well as people who may not be living right at all. Everyone who live in that neighborhood wants a better life, but there isn’t anyone around to teach them any better. I am heart broken. However, this is the reason why (once I became a mother) I moved out of that community. Every Spring and Summer, someone I know, from Highlands, dies to gun violence. I am praying that God can bless and restore the people. May God heal the mothers.
This comment of the day comes from Juanita wrote in this morning about Henry Kelly.
My Son HENRY D. KELLY aka (Lil Henry) was murderd March 5th, 2011, today the person is still walking the streets. I ask anyone that if you have or have heard any information as to who killed my son please turn over that information to MPD you can remain ANONYMOUS. This is something no one wants to go through, these young folks has to be stopped! I can not understand how we as people wana look out for murderers and not even have a care in the world about life. Please people SPEAK UP & you can still remain ANONYMOUS. You can also leave a message on the tip line. (202) 727-9099
This comment of the day comes from Family Friend, who wrote in about Ebony Mack.
I will miss Ebony full of laughter and smiles. This is a very senseless and tragic death for a young woman and a great lost for her two kids. Just gone to soon. Ebony was very kind and generous human being. Hopefully this homicide will not remain in the “cold case files.”
This comment of the day comes from Naqwan.
i will always miss my father rip ricco matthews i love you and grandma i love you and we gon keep our heads up and stay strong im gon try and finish school and do what i gotta do rip to my father ricco matthews
This comment of the day comes from “nevermind” regarding the prosecution of Damon Sams for the murder of Ashley McRae.
Damon is a good person that made a bad mistake that unfortunately took a beautiful girls life. He is heart broken and we can’t imagine how he feels. She was a lovely girl and its sad. I pray for both of the families for their loss.
Read more about the case here.
This comment of the day comes from Carol, who wrote:
Another teenage girl is dead within 3 blocks of my home and still no arrests. Justice for Ebony Franklin and Lucki Pannell is justice for all women. Their deaths make us all vulnerable.
This comment of the day comes from Ms. Belk, who wrote in about Latisha Frazier, whose disappearance was classified as a homicide on January 22. Her body has not been found.
I had the pleassure of meeting her mother and her sister by way of working with them. I have been a part of their search efforts since they found out she was missing. They have done everything in their power to locate her. Her mom seems to think now she will have closure but not experiencing this myself, I don’t know of anyone that can have closure when the love one has been taken away by another human being. You can’t stop thinking about why. I am happy that there has been an arrest and hope the person responsible is the person they have.
God Bless your family.
