David Eduardo Gonzalez | Homicide Watch DC

Man Suspected in July Homicide Indicted in MS-13 Case

Laura Amico — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:16:07 -0500

A man MPD said they arrested in connection with a May homicide has been indicted on federal racketeering and murder charges.

Henry Diaz-Antunuez was one of six men added to the case last week, which, according to a press release from the US Attorney's Office, alleges that

MS-13 engages in racketeering activity to include murder, narcotics distribution, extortion, robberies, obstruction of justice, and other crimes. The indictment specifically states that some of the defendants allegedly participated in assaults against persons they believed to be rival gang members, made threats against persons they believed to be cooperating with law enforcement, and carried out extortions.

Diaz-Antunuez was indicted in the case in connection with the Nov. 2008 stabbing death of 27-year-old Louis Alberto Membreno-Zelaya, 27. An alleged MS-13 member is charged with having ordered the killing.

Diaz-Antunuez is expected this week in DC Superior Court, Bill Miller, a US Attorney's Office spokesman, said.

Diaz-Antunuez was arrested last week on suspicion of second degree murder while armed in connection with the shooting death of David Eduardo Gonzalez on July 19, but he was never prevented with the charge, according to court records.

Miller said he couldn't comment "at this point on potential charges involving the Gonzalez case."

A press release from the US Attorney's Office is below.

Henry Diaz-Antunuez Arrested in July Shooting Death of David Eduardo Gonzalez

Laura Amico — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:48:00 -0400

Henry Diaz-Antunuez, 19, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of second degree murder while armed in connection with the shooting death of David Eduardo Gonzalez on July 19.

Both men were from northwest DC; the shooting occurred in the 900 block of Randolph Street NW.

A press release from MPD is below.

November 2, 2011

Arrest Made in the Homicide in the 900 Block of Randolph Street, NW

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting which occurred in the 900 block of Randolph Street, NW.

On Tuesday July 19, 2011, at approximately 3:08 am, units from the Fourth District responded to the 900 block of Randolph Street, NW to investigate the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they observed a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene and determined that the victim had no signs consistent with life. The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 23 year-old David Eduardo Gonzalez of Northwest, DC.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at approximately 12:00 pm, members from the Homicide Branch arrested 19 year-old Henry Diaz-Antunuez of Northwest, Washington, DC, charging him with Murder Two while Armed.

Street Shrines

Laura Amico — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:06:08 -0400

Washington's Other Monuments has photos of street shrines built in memory of recent homicide victims Lonnie Whitted, Jimmie Lee Simmons III, Domonique Barber and David Eduardo Gonzalez.

The site also has more photos of recently built shrines, including one possibly in memory of Jeffrey Yarnell Covington.

Street shrine in memory of Lonnie Whitted

Street shrine in memory of Jimmie Lee Simmons III and Domonique Barber

Street shrine in memory of David Eduardo Gonzalez

See more photos at Washington's Other Monuments.

Petworth Homicide Victim ID'ed as David Eduardo Gonzalez

Laura Amico — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:49:02 -0400

MPD today identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Petworth early this morning as 23-year-old David Eduardo Gonzalez, a northwest DC resident.

MPD's press release is below.

July 19, 2011

Homicide: 900 Block of Randolph Street, NW

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the fatal shooting which occurred in the 900 block of Randolph Street, NW.

On Tuesday July 19, 2011, at approximately 3:08 am, Units from the Fourth District responded to the 900 block of Randolph Street, NW to investigate the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they observed a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene and determined that the victim had no signs consistent with life. The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 23 year-old David Eduardo Gonzalez of Northwest, DC

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-800-673-2777 and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided by the caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting in Petworth

Laura Amico — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:46:32 -0400

MPD reports this morning on the Fourth District listserve that a man was killed in a shooting early this morning in Petworth.

Units received a call for a man down-possible shooting in the 900 blk of Randolph St. NW just after 3 am. Upon arrival, a male victim was located suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim is deceased. This case is being investigated by the Homicide Branch. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-919-CRIM(E).

The following early morning message from DC Alerts went out about the incident.

Police Alert-SHOOTING SHOOTING_0308 HOURS_900 RANDOLPH ST NW_NO LOOKOUT GIVEN DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVEN... http://bit.ly/o8AMWdJuly 19, 2011 8:06 am via twitterfeed ReplyRetweetFavorite@dcalertsdcalerts