Tragic Southeast D.C. Shooting Leaves Lamont Street and Jermaine Proctor Dead: Police Seek Public’s Help

Police have identified the victims of a tragic shooting that shook Southeast D.C. on Thursday morning. The victims, 29-year-old Lamont Street from Capitol Heights, Maryland, and 50-year-old Jermaine Proctor from Southeast D.C., lost their lives in a violent attack near 22nd Street and Savannah Street, close to Suitland Parkway.

The shooting took place around 11:20 a.m. when multiple armed suspects emerged from a vehicle and opened fire at the intersection. In addition to the fatalities, the attack also injured another man and a 2-year-old girl. Both were quickly transported to a nearby hospital and are expected to recover from their non-life-threatening injuries.

The 2-year-old girl injured in the shooting was part of a group from the Cre8tive Korner Early Learning Center on Alabama Avenue. The toddlers, accompanied by their teachers, were on a routine morning walk when the shooting erupted. Juanita Barnes, the day care owner, has since announced that they will no longer take children on walks as a precautionary measure.

This tragic event is the latest in a series of violent incidents affecting the day care center this year. The community has already endured the loss of a former student and a current student in separate shootings. Barnes has called for increased support from the city to ensure that day care centers remain safe havens for children and reliable resources for working parents.

In a bid to bring the perpetrators to justice, the D.C. police are offering a $50,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the police at 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411.

The recent spike in violence has underscored the need for collective action to enhance safety in the community. The D.C. police continue to investigate the incident and are committed to making Southeast D.C. a safer place for all residents.

As the community grieves the loss of Lamont Street and Jermaine Proctor, there is a renewed focus on ending the cycle of violence that has left many families and institutions, like the Cre8tive Korner Early Learning Center, reeling from its effects.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the Southeast D.C. community. The outpouring of support and the urgent call for increased safety measures highlight the community’s resilience and determination to protect its most vulnerable members.

For those with information about the shooting, your assistance is crucial in helping to bring justice and peace to the families affected by this tragedy. Together, we can work towards a safer and more secure environment for everyone.