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Police ID DC Man Killed In Double Maryland Shooting
Support is swelling for the family of two cousins who were gunned down in a double fatal Oxon Hill shooting in Prince George's County.
Charles Oxley, 28, of Oxon Hill, and Washington, DC resident Lamont Oxley, 30, have been identified by police as the victims who were gunned down on Sunday, Sept. 10.
The shooting was reported at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10 in the 5500 block of Livingston Terrace.
Upon arrival, officers say that they pronounced Charles Oxley dead at the scene, while Lamont Oxley was rushed to an area hospital where he later died from his gunshot wounds.
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William Harris Of Arlington, 24, Was 'Bright Light, Beautiful Soul'
The community has enveloped the Arlington family of 24-year-old William Harris.
Will died on Friday, Sept. 8, after a two-year battle with cancer, and was being remembered as an animal lover with a kind heart, according to his obituary.
More than $2,700 had been raised for his family on a GoFundMe campaign as of Tuesday, Sept. 19.
"His beautiful smile was like a burst of sunshine, only showing when he was truly happy," campaign founder Danielle Harris writes. "His devoted love for his family and friends was strong and steadfast."
Will graduated from Wakefield High School and became a "cur…
Fairfax County's Nicholas Hoy Dies Week Before Marrying College Sweetheart
Support is on the rise for a bride-to-be who lost her Fairfax County husband a week before their wedding.
Nicholas Robert Hoy, of Vienna, died Sunday, Sept. 10, due to a medical emergency, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe page.
A GoFundMe for Nick's fiance, Haley Benetti, said the cause of death was an unexplained medical emergency. The campaign had raised more than $12,800 as of Thursday, Sept. 14.
Nick was a standout athlete growing up, having won the Northern Virginia Regional Championship in wrestling and played lacrosse for the Virginia State Championship.
He went …
Teen Shot Dead In Loudoun County Mourned As 'Funny, Sweet'
Support was on the rise for the family of an 18-year-old man fatally shot last week in Loudoun County.
Alex Omar Cartagena Jr. was shot on the 21000 block of Stanford Square in Sterling around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Jaylin E. O’Brien, 18, of Sterling, who was later charged with second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and various weapons offenses in the incident, police said.
A GoFundMe for Alex's family had raised more than $20,000 as of Thursday, Sep…
Virginia Boy Cameron Smith Dies Just After 3rd Birthday: 'He Had Unconditional Love To Give'
The death of a Virginia boy just months after his third birthday is leaving a community grieving.
Cameron Smith, of Stafford, died peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 24, after battling rare genetic disorder Wolcott-Rallison Syndrome since he was an infant, his obituary says.
Cameron, born June 11, 2020, faced his challenges courageously and brought joy to so many people in his short three years of life, his family said.
"He had the biggest heart and unconditional love to give which was a pure reflection of the love he received," his obituary reads.
A GoFundMe launched for Cameron's parents…
Expectant Father, Navy Sailor From Virginia Tanner Huffman Dies Suddenly, 22
Tanner Huffman, a former baseball player from northern Virginia turned Navy sailor, died on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Tanner Huffman, 22, played baseball for Massapnoax High School before serving the U.S. as a member of the Navy — following in his father's footsteps, according to his obituary.
Tanner, of Colonial Beach and Fredericksburg, met his wife, Heather, while stationed in Japan, his obit says. They two were expecting a daughter, Kamryn June, together in October, the obituary says.
Condolences poured in on Facebook.
Heaven gained the most amazing angel this Saturday August 26th. A so…
