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'Life Of The Party' Killed In Bailey's Crossroads Shooting
Loved ones are remembering the Washington DC man killed in a Bailey's Crossroads shooting earlier this month as the life of the party who was "company to keep."
Maurice Anderson, 24, was gunned down by a man later identified as Javon Antonio Reid, 32, at a restaurant in the Build America Plaza early Sunday, May 7, Fairfax County Police said. A second victim was also struck by gunfire, but survived.
Meanwhile, as authorities search for Reid, a fund has been created to help cover unexpected funeral costs for Anderson, who is survived by six siblings.
"Maurice was always the life of the …
Alexandria Teen Found Dead Loved Playing Guitar, Starbucks: Loved Ones
Support was mounting for the family of a 16-year-old Alexandria boy found dead this week.
Yonathan Vasquez Méndez, an Alexandria City High School freshman, was found dead at home Tuesday, May 2, according to school officials and NBC Washington.
A GoFundMe launched for the Vazquez Mendez family had raised more than $,600 as of Friday, May 5.
"Yonathan was a son, brother, cousin, nephew, friend, and most importantly a child of God," the page reads.
"He dedicated his time and life to Jesus Christ alongside his family and played the guitar in his congregation. During his free time he lo…
Steven Humphries Of Triangle Dies, 31
Steven Humphries of Triangle, VA died on April 21, 2023. He was 31 years old.
"Those who knew Steven, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives," his obituary reads. "He brought much laughter and joy to everyone he met, and he will be missed tremendously."
Born in Woodbridge, Steven grew up in Triangle and went on to live in Colorado before returning to Triangle in 2022.
A GoFundMe account launched in an effort to aid his wife, Bri, had raised more than $7,800 as of Wednesday, May 3.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 6, at Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in…