WASHINGTON — The deadly taking pictures of a middle-school pupil has sparked public uproar because the nation’s capital struggles with rising tensions about violent crime and racial justice.
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DC residents demand police action after 13-year-old killed
In accordance with the police media report on the incident, the resident “heard noises and noticed somebody that seemed to be tampering with automobiles. The male resident went exterior, armed with a registered firearm, to additional examine. There was an interplay between a juvenile male and the male resident. In the course of the interplay, the male resident discharged his firearm placing the sufferer.”
Blake died of his accidents on the hospital, and his dying has sparked a fierce neighborhood response from activists demanding that the shooter be arrested and his title be made public.
The shooter has not been charged with a criminal offense or publicly recognized, however police and the U.S. Lawyer’s Workplace say the investigation is ongoing.
A neighborhood assembly Tuesday evening drew greater than 300 offended residents, packing a neighborhood heart adjoining to Brookland Center College, which Blake attended.
“I didn’t know you possibly can simply kill any individual over property harm. That’s simply loopy,” mentioned Sean Lengthy, the teenager’s grandfather.
Struggling to talk over the shouts of the group, Assistant Police Chief Morgan Kane of the Metropolitan Police Division mentioned she couldn’t share the shooter’s identification or any particulars in regards to the investigation in progress.
“We would like the identical factor you need,” Kane mentioned. “We need to discover out what occurred and no matter chips fall, they fall.”
Space resident Tracey Lucas addressed Kane and accused the MPD of taking a delicate method to what she mentioned was vigilante violence towards a younger Black man. She in contrast the taking pictures to the 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman — an occasion that led to the creation of the Black Lives Matter motion.
“I don’t see why you’re defending his title,” Lucas mentioned. “Realizing who the killer is doesn’t breach this investigation.”
At one level, the group broke right into a loud chant protesting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s absence, shouting, “The place is the mayor?”
Earlier within the day, MPD Chief Robert Contee pleaded for persistence and warned towards misinformation and hysteria.
“There was an excessive amount of misinformation swirling round this incident,” Contee mentioned. “Too many individuals have made assumptions about this case and it’s unfair to the grieving household.”
The controversy comes at a fragile time for Bowser, who’s regarded by Black Lives Matter and different activist teams as a staunch police defender. Final week, Bowser, who simply started a 3rd time period in workplace, vetoed a sweeping revision of the town’s felony code that will, amongst different issues, cut back the utmost penalties for offenses reminiscent of housebreaking, carjacking and theft.
In popping out towards the invoice, Bowser acknowledged, “Anytime there’s a coverage that reduces penalties, I feel it sends the flawed message.”
The D.C. Council, which unanimously permitted the revision, seems prone to override her determination.
Elmina, recently launched in Washington DC, and the debut bricks-and-mortar venture of Ghanaian-American chef Eric Adjepong, is a restaurant that celebrates modern Africa while acknowledging the complexities of its past. Its name carries weight, referencing the port that became the site of sub-Saharan Africa’s first European slave-trading post. ‘This restaurant has been a dream of mine since I was a child,’ says Adjepong, who made his name on Food Network TV series Top Chef.
Trade route: Elmina, Washington DC
(Image credit: Photography by Arseni Khamzin)
Designed by local studio Drummond Projects, the 3,720 sq ft, three-storey space intricately weaves historical West African references into its aesthetic, with the restaurant’s six main areas subtly nodding to the prized commodities of transatlantic colonial trade. ‘We wanted to respond to Eric’s vision with a design proposal that would tell the story of migration, resilience and transformation,’ says studio founder and principal Jimmie Drummond.
The journey begins in the cocktail lounge, where a warm interior palette, set against rich leather finishes, Venetian plaster and marble counters, evokes the appearance of tobacco, while the main dining room is wrapped in curved partitions, with textured white wallpaper symbolising cotton. Upstairs, a second dining room, featuring deep indigo tones, plush seating and gold accents, leads out onto an enclosed terrace, its lush green hues and natural elements referencing sugarcane. The lower level’s wood-themed washrooms and staff areas, meanwhile, allude to the timber used to build the transatlantic trade ships.
(Image credit: Photography by Arseni Khamzin)
(Image credit: Photography by Arseni Khamzin)
At the heart of the restaurant, a dramatic curvilinear stairwell, finished in a plaster-like texture, connects the various sections, its sculptural elegance enhanced by a series of striking pendants. Furnishings and accessories come from Crate & Barrel, CB2 and West Elm, while lighting has been sourced from Scout & Nimble, Lightology, Diode LED and Ferguson. Personal touches, such as the handwoven Kente cloth from Ghana gifted by Adjepong’s mother, add charm, as do the custom-made decking, bespoke artwork by Charles Jean-Pierre, wallcoverings by Belarte Studio and artisan-crafted Sailrite fabrics.
The food itself is deeply rooted in tradition. ‘The menu is a love letter to the ancestors and recipes I grew up with,’ says Adjepong. ‘Although the focus is on Ghana, we recognise the entire African continent and the diaspora at large.’ Experiences on offer span a five-course tasting menu, a chop bar selection and a hearty brunch, with standout dishes including the comfortingly smoky jollof duck pot.
(Image credit: Photography by Arseni Khamzin)
(Image credit: Photography by Arseni Khamzin)
(Image credit: Photography by Arseni Khamzin)
‘Jollof is one of the most popular dishes in West and Central Africa. We’re cooking the duck’s leg, breast and eggs in a way I haven’t seen in this country.’
Elmina is located at 2208 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States; elminarestaurant.com
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The man suspected to have stolen Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s high-value Gucci bag from a restaurant in Washington, D.C., has been arrested.
The suspect is believed to be in the country illegally, Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, said in an interview with NBC News.
It is not believed that the suspect targeted Noem because of her role in the federal government. The theft is part of multiple purse robberies believed to be a theft ring recently targeting Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter.
“This was not an amateur. This was a person, a thief, that knew how to do this. You could see how he scouted the room out,” Martin told the outlet. Authorities are looking for a second suspect who is also believed to be in the country illegally.
The investigation is being handled by the Metropolitan Police and the U.S. Secret Service. Martin said Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now involved due to the man’s believed illegal status.
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Noem was dining at the chain restaurant The Capital Burger last week when her purse containing $3,000 in cash, her passport, DHS access badge, Louis Vuitton wallet, apartment keys, and checkbook, was stolen.
According to CNN, security footage of the theft showed the suspect moving close to Noem as he locked in on her Gucci bag near her feet. The man was dressed in dark clothing and sat down at an empty table next to Noem with his back facing her after surveying the restaurant. He then used his foot to slide the bag away.
The Washington Commanders have selected wide receiver Jaylin Lane with the No. 128 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Lane (5-foot-10, 196 pounds) was a five-year player at the college level and spent time at MTSU and Virginia Tech. Over the course of his career, Lane amassed 2,532 yards and 18 touchdowns.
“Semi-versatile slot option with legitimate long speed and talent to add yardage with the ball in his hands,” wrote NFL.com’s Lance Zeirlein. “Lane can stretch defenses from the slot with his build-up speed and is a viable option in catch-and-run packages near the line of scrimmage.”
A three-star recruit out of South Carolina, Lane committed to MTSU after breaking every receiving record at Clover High School. He ended his three-year stint with the Blue Raiders by being a Second Team All-C-USA selection for leading the team with 69 receptions for 940 yards and five touchdowns.
Lane was an explosive athlete at the combine with a 4.34 40-yard dash to go with a 40-inch vertical and 11-foot broad jump. All three numbers were among the best for a wide receiver.
Lane also has five years of experience as a punt returner with 733 career yards on 67 returns with two touchdowns.
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