Tekola B. Bekele

Death by Force

Tekola B. Bekele, a 53-year-old Ethiopian immigrant and taxi driver, was tragically murdered on October 15, 2008, in North Englewood, Maryland. Bekele, who had been a dedicated taxi driver for over 25 years, was known for his friendly demeanor and responsible nature. On the night of his death, he was flagged down by a passenger who directed him to a quiet residential street in Landover, near FedEx Field. The passenger, later identified as Christian E. Brooks, shot Bekele in the back of the head ...Read More

Bekele, Tekola B., 53