A Family Shattered by Gun Violence

In the heart of Washington, D.C., a mother endures an unimaginable pain: the loss of her three sons to unresolved acts of gun violence. Between 2018 and 2021, Seditra Brown faced the tragic deaths of her sons—Paris, Montray, and Kalif—each falling victim to senseless shootings. Despite ongoing investigations, the perpetrators remain unidentified, leaving a family and community in anguish.

The Tragic Night of April 7, 2019

In the early hours of April 7, 2019, 28-year-old Montray Brown was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment building on the 2400 block of Wagner Street, Southeast D.C. Responding to a call at approximately 1:35 a.m., Metropolitan Police Department officers discovered Montray's lifeless body; he was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident marked the 43rd homicide in the District that year, reflecting a troubling surge in violent crimes....Read More