MPD has released a video of two suspects in the shooting death of Raj Patel at his Brookland shop, Newton Avenue FoodMart. Patel, 46, was killed in December 2010. The shooting was believed to have been part of a robbery. Patel’s wife and son were also in the store at the time of the shooting. … Read more →
MPD Captain Andy Solberg responded to a listserve request for information about the murder of shopkeeper Raj Patel at the Newton FoodMart. Here’s what he said: I met last week with the homicide detective who is handling this case and the captain who oversees the homicide division, as well as the commander of the detective … Read more →
MyFoxDC was at a candlelight vigil in memory of slain Brookland grocer Raj Patel Tuesday night. They filed this report: Candlelight Vigil Held For Slain Grocery Store Owner: MyFoxDC.com NBC Washington reported: At the vigil, there were songs and prayers. Those who knew Patel shared their thoughts about a well respected and loved businessman, husband … Read more →
Metro Police released today still photos taken from the surveillance camera at Brookland’s Newton FoodMart where manager Raj Patel was killed Saturday. An award of up to $25,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading up to the arrest and conviction of the shooting suspects, Metro PD has said. Washington Post and WUSA have … Read more →
A funeral will be held Thursday in Clinton, Md. for Brookland’s Newton FoodMart manager Raj Patel. Patel was killed in his shop Saturday in a botched robbery attempt. The funeral will be held at Lee Funeral Home (6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd, Clinton Md.) at 3 p.m. Thursday. A visitation begins Thursday at 1 p.m. … Read more →
Friends and neighbors of Raj Patel began leaving flowers outside the Newton Avenue FoodMart where the 46-year-old was killed Saturday evening. BrooklandAvenue reports that a memorial was held today and a funeral is planned for Thursday. ABC7 reports that was killed while his wife and son watched during a robbery at the family’s store. Patel … Read more →
A Twitter narrative of Saturday evening’s fatal shooting in Brookland follows after the jump. Have something that you think should be included? Comment or e-mail HomicideWatchDC [at] gmail.com. @BrooklandAvenue tweeted from the scene after a local store manager was shot and killed in a robbery. Read more… Read more →
A manager of Brookland’s Newton Foodmart was shot and killed in a robbery attempt early Saturday night according to police and press reports. In a message on the 5th District’s listserve, Metro Police Commander Lamar Greene said: two gunmen entered the location dressed in dark clothing and attempted to rob the location. One of the … Read more →
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