Martin Austermuhle
While fans of Italy’s soccer squad celebrated their team’s World Cup victory, District residents yesterday braced at the news of two brutal killings over the weekend. While this isn’t the first time that a weekend has yielded a number of violent deaths, the victims involved remind us how random the violence can often be. As with all of these deaths, our thoughts go out to the friends, family, and neighbors affected.
British Politician Murdered in Georgetown: A young British politician was brutally murdered in front of the Georgetown home of developer Herb Miller early Sunday morning, reports the Post. Alan Senitt, who was 27, was stabbed and his female companion almost raped by three assailants, all of which were quickly arrested and will be arraigned today. Most shockingly, the youngest suspect was a 15-year-old boy from Southeast. Senitt moved to the area recently to work on former Virginia Governor Mark Warner’s presidential campaign.
Community Activist Slain: A community activist and District mayoral candidate was slain early Saturday morning near the new Convention Center, writes the Post. Chris Crowder, who was 44, was shot multiple times near the Mount Vernon home he shares with his mother, though no suspects or motives were identified. Crowder was well known in District political circles for taking on the city’s politicians and power-brokers, having most recently confronted Bill Cosby during a speech at the University of the District of Columbia.
Butterstick Celebrates Birthday: Ok, so Butterstick’s official birthday party at the National Zoo was a little more elaborate then what we had to offer him last Thursday at Chief Ike’s. There were fans lining up at 7 a.m.; media attention; and a new pool, soccer ball, and fruitsicle.
Briefly Noted: Virginia cracks down on speeders … Ravens linebacker stabbed … District police unit receives Harvard honors … Fairfax County residents call for flooding probe … Police search for taxi carjackers.
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