A man was killed and a female teenager and a second man were wounded in a shooting Friday in the Anacostia area of Southeast Washington, police said.
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LA Rams honor football legend Kenny Washington with new exhibit for Black History Month
INGLEWOOD (KABC) — The Los Angeles Rams are celebrating Black History Month with a new exhibit honoring Kenny Washington at SoFi Stadium. When Washington signed with the Rams in 1946, he ended a 12 year ban on Black players in the N-F-L.
Washington, number 13, was an important historical figure on exhibit with the Kinsey Collection at SoFi Stadium.
“He’s the Jackie Robinson of the NFL and to have this moment to unveil his jersey, it’s incredibly powerful,” said Johnathan Franklin, Rams Director of Social Justice.
“Before there was a Jackie Robinson, there was Kenny Washington, that’s one of the things that we’re always trying to bring out – that we just don’t know our history. And we believe that unless we share and tell that story, that these people will remain in graveyards without headstones,” said Bernard Kinsey, the Kinsey Collection.
The Rams kicked off their Black History Month celebrations by unveiling the authentic replica of Washington’s jersey.
“What an honor and what a privilege for my grandfather’s official throwback jersey to be on display in the Kinsey Collection, hopefully for years to come,” said Kysa Washington, Kenny’s granddaughter.
“An individual that had to overcome barriers, who was a trailblazer, who was a leader, he was an LAPD officer, he went to UCLA,” said Franklin.
And he paved the way for others to succeed in the sport.
“To be able to stand on his shoulders, see what the game has become, but also to be a part of this same organization that he came through, it means a lot for me to be here and to share my love and share my story with the family and the followers of the game,” said Steven Jackson, former Rams player.
Washington’s jersey and the historic Rams memorabilia are an extension of the Kinsey Collection, which tells the African American story of accomplishment and achievement.
“You get both art and history in what we think is a very engaging way, and we have over 100-thousand square feet here, so come out and see us,” said Kinsey.
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QB Sam Howell Admits ‘I Was a Little Too Aggressive’ With Washington Commanders
Quarterback Sam Howell filled his backup role as best he could while learning behind Washington Commanders quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke.
At the end of the Commanders’ 2022 season he got his first start against the Dallas Cowboys and immediately showed flashes of the talent that once had him projected to be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft.
READ MORE: Years Later Trent Williams Trade Still Haunts Washington
While Washington got Howell in the fifth round and waited 16 regular season games before giving him his first shot, the quarterback eventually started all 17 games in a four-win 2023 campaign that saw Howell sacked a league-high 65 times while throwing 21 interceptions.
“I think I could play some smarter ball. I think there were times where we were down big in some games, I was a little too aggressive just trying to make something happen trying to get us back in the game,” Howell said according to Jon Alfano of All Seahawks. “The turnovers are just way too high for what I wanted and what the team needed.”
“In this league to be able to play, you’ve got to compete and that’s what I’m willing to do, no matter what the situation is, no matter who the starter is.”
– Sam Howell, Seattle Seahawks Quarterback
It’s classic Howell to not let the blame land anywhere else but himself, but those who watched the Commanders closely last year know that it’s not all on the young quarterback. Perhaps more blame is owed to the coaching staff that has since departed, and then there’s some that needs to live with the roster around him.
Most of us here witnessing the launch of quarterback Jayden Daniels’ career still believe there’s a future NFL starter waiting in the wings in the Pacific Northwest. Even if Howell has to sit behind yet another more veteran quarterback while he waits for his next chance.
“In this league to be able to play, you’ve got to compete and that’s what I’m willing to do, no matter what the situation is, no matter who the starter is. If I’m the starter, I’m coming to compete every single day,” Howell told reporters Thursday . “Geno has been great. I’ve learned a lot from Geno and he’s a great player. I have a lot of respect for him and everything he’s been through in his career.”
Smith is almost the perfect quarterback to take a cast-out starter under his wing because he knows a thing or two about that situation. Even though Smith’s fall came from much higher heights, and is considered to be more about him than Howell’s departure from Washington is.
READ MORE: Logan Paulsen’s Early Takeaways from Quarterback Jayden Daniels
After being drafted No. 2 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft out of West Virginia, Smith spent four seasons with the New York Jets before eventually heading to the New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, and finally the Seattle Seahawks where he got his second chance at being a franchise quarterback.
Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.
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Man slain, teen and second man wounded in Anacostia, police say
The juvenile female who was wounded was described by Carew as an older teenager.
No name was available for the man who was fatally wounded. The latest report on the two who were wounded indicated that both were conscious and breathing when taken to a hospital.
No information was immediately available about suspects or motive in the gunfire. Any connection between the three who were shot could not be learned immediately.
In another development, the death earlier this year of a man who was shot two years ago is being investigated as a homicide, police said Friday.
Cesar Barrera, 40, was shot May 10, 2022, in the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road SE and died of his wounds on Feb. 7 this year, the police said. An autopsy determined in May that he died of complications from gunshot wounds and his death was ruled a homicide, police said.
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Washington Fire Department gets state funds for water rescues
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) -A significant advancement in emergency response capabilities in the City of Washington is made possible through a state grant.
Washington has received cutting-edge water rescue equipment, thanks to a $155,000 state grant secured by Representative Keith Kidwell.
The funding has enabled the purchase of two Zodiac inflatable boats with motors for swift water rescues, along with trailers for transportation.
Additionally, existing rescue assets have been upgraded with new motors, firefighting capabilities, and advanced technology.
Representative Kidwell emphasized the importance of modernizing services, stating, “This investment ensures our community’s safety.”
With these enhancements, the fire department is better equipped to respond to water-related emergencies promptly and effectively.
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