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Marcus Nelson

Case from Washington, DC dated Oct 10, 2020

Victim Details

Marcus Nelson

Male

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2020-10-10

Yes

$25,000

59

Marcus

Nelson

07/08/2026

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A quiet Saturday afternoon in Northeast Washington, D.C. was shattered by the sounds of gunfire on October 10, 2020. When police arrived at the 1700 block of Irving Street, Northeast, they discovered two men who had been shot multiple times. One of the victims was 59-year-old Marcus Nelson, a male resident of Northeast, D.C. He and the other victim, 39-year-old Simmeon Williams, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into the double homicide led to the arrest of George Berna ...
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  • Washington Post: Police arrest suspect in double killing in Northeast Washington
  • Washington Post: 3 men hospitalized Saturday after separate D.C. shootings
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the case of Marcus Nelson and Simmeon Williams and something tha... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the impact on the community after the loss of Marcus Nelson and Simme... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the residents in that neighborhood who had to witness such a violent tra... ...Read More
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