In the late hours of a Thursday night in Southeast Washington, 25-year-old Calvin Weaver was found inside a vehicle, having been shot at least twice. Police discovered him shortly after 11 p.m. in the 2600 block of Naylor Road SE after responding to a report of a shooting. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital for treatment of his critical injuries.
Despite medical efforts, the young man succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead on Friday.
The case was classified as a homicide, adding to the city's growing count of violent deaths for the year. Friends and family remembered him as a loyal, kind, and loving person, an entrepreneur who was respectful and had a big heart. They expressed their shock and grief, with one person noting that a hug from him was unforgettable.
In the days and weeks that followed, the investigation into the shooting continued. However, details regarding a motive for the attack or the identification of any potential suspects were not made public. There have been no announcements of any arrests in connection with the fatal shooting. The community was left to mourn the loss of a young life taken by gun violence, with many sharing memories and lighting candles in his honor.
