In the spring of 2013, the life of 29-year-old Frederick Ezekiel Booker was tragically cut short in Washington, D.C. On the evening of Sunday, May 5, 2013, at approximately 6:41 p.m., he was discovered inside a vehicle in the 4100 block of 20th Street NE, suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead.
The Metropolitan Police Department promptly began a homicide investigation, seeking assistance from the public for any information regarding the incident.
Known to his loved ones as 'Ziggy' and 'Zekey,' Frederick Booker was a father to two young daughters, ages six and eight at the time of his death. Friends and family remembered him as a man who deeply loved his children, often proudly showing off videos of them. A candlelight vigil was held on May 10 at the Michigan Park Recreation Center, where over 100 people gathered to mourn and remember him. The grief was compounded for his mother, Charlene Booker, as this was the second son she had lost to gun violence in the city; her 19-year-old son, Charles Booker, was killed in 2002.
In the years that followed Frederick Booker's death, the search for those responsible continued. As of the latest available information, police were still searching for suspects and a motive in the case. There have been no reports of any arrests made in connection with his murder, and the case remains a painful and unresolved tragedy for his family and community. His death is a stark reminder of the lasting impact of gun violence.
