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Fatal Shooting of Delonte Turner of Brandywine St, SE
Fatal Shooting of Delonte Turner of Brandywine St, SE

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 2:08am.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 16, 2026HOMICIDEComment
Troy Magoh, 18, Arrested for Southwest Robbery
Troy Magoh, 18, Arrested for Southwest Robbery

The victim was entering a recreation center in Southwest.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 16, 2026ROBBERYComment
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🌟 Filmmakers Wanted for 4th Annual Anacostia Shorts Film Festival
🌟 Filmmakers Wanted for 4th Annual Anacostia Shorts Film Festival

Tickets are also on sale! Get yours now!

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SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026ANACOSTIA SHORTSComment
April 15 | Virtual Info Session on TANF Changes
April 15 | Virtual Info Session on TANF Changes

Attendees will hear directly from experts and advocates.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026TANFComment
April 15 - 17 | MPD Pop-Up Events for DC Youth
April 15 - 17 | MPD Pop-Up Events for DC Youth

From 12pm to 2pm daily! Free!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026YOUTH PROGRAMSComment
April 15 | Seventh District CAC Meeting Happening – Join In Person or Online
April 15 | Seventh District CAC Meeting Happening – Join In Person or Online

Stay informed, ask questions, and engage directly with local leadership!

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COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026CACComment
Free Hazardous Tree Removal Available for Ward 7 & 8 Residents
Free Hazardous Tree Removal Available for Ward 7 & 8 Residents

Participants must agree to allow new trees to be planted in place of those removed.

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026TREE REMOVALComment
April 16 | Day of Play Returns to RFK with Games, Food, and Family Fun
April 16 | Day of Play Returns to RFK with Games, Food, and Family Fun

Free event! Interactive games, food trucks, and live music!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026EVENTS DCComment
April 18 + 23 | Walk the RFK Campus and Share Your Input
April 18 + 23 | Walk the RFK Campus and Share Your Input

The 1.4-mile guided walk includes discussion stops.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026RFK STADIUMComment
April 23 | Job and Resource Fair Supporting Workforce Reentry
April 23 | Job and Resource Fair Supporting Workforce Reentry

From job opportunities to essential resources!

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JOBSThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026HELP WANTEDComment
$2 Million Investment to Support Summer Programming for DC Youth
$2 Million Investment to Support Summer Programming for DC Youth

For 30 nonprofit organizations to expand access to summer programming.

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YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026ALERTComment
What DC Police Shared on X Last Night
What DC Police Shared on X Last Night

Stay informed and in the know in real time.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026DC POLICEComment
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for April 14, 2026
Metro Transit Police Daily Blotter for April 14, 2026

Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 15, 2026DAILY BLOTTERComment
April 14 - 17 | NatureFest in Anacostia Park
April 14 - 17 | NatureFest in Anacostia Park

Designed for youth ages 5–12! Free!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2026ANACOSTIA PARKComment
April 14 | 7D Sector 2 Community Meeting
April 14 | 7D Sector 2 Community Meeting

Covering Police Service Areas (PSAs) 704, 705, and 707.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2026MPD7DComment
Yvonne Young Arrested for Theft of Shih Tzu Puppy
Yvonne Young Arrested for Theft of Shih Tzu Puppy

MPD continues to search for the victim’s dog.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2026DOG THEFTComment
MPD Provides Update on Navy Yard Youth Take Overs
MPD Provides Update on Navy Yard Youth Take Overs

About the enforcement of the Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2026NAVY YARDComment
Niko Lancaster, 26, Arrested for Homicide of Levon Livingston, 29
Niko Lancaster, 26, Arrested for Homicide of Levon Livingston, 29

Shooting occurred Sunday, April 12, 2026, at approximately 5:01am.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2026HOMICIDEComment
15-Year-Old Arrested for Columbia Heights Shooting
15-Year-Old Arrested for Columbia Heights Shooting

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

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MPDThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2026GUNSComment
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