Prince George's Co. Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide

Police said a Prince George's County man fatally shot his girlfriend and then fatally shot himself after a verbal altercation at their apartment on Wednesday. via WRC Washington DC Channel 4

[his co-worker]

Damien was a good person anything you ask and if he had it he will give I hope that people dont look him as a bad person 4 what he did I just wish that he talk to someone first before he did what he did he will be miss I just wish he took a diffrent approach about the situation

[Sadden Heart]

Well Shawnda was my cousin and Damien wasn't a good person he had been threatening to do this for months and I hope he burns in hell!!!

[Sadden Heart]

And did you know he murdered her on her birthday. She has 6 kids ranging from 2 months old to 18 years old and they are crushed and you say he was helpful at work yea that's alot of comfort to our family.

[Niana]

I grew up with Damien (day-day) and he was always a troubled individual. If he wasn't bullying someone, he was being disrespectful, and putting his hands on women. However, toward the end of his life he seemed to have toned down his behavior. Although, he was troubled I would never thought that he would commit such a evil crime. I knew of Shawnda, but never spoke to her. To her family I am sorry for you lost. Please, stay encouraged during this rough time. If you don't mind when me asking when and where will her service be held?

[Deeply Sadden]

I am deeply sadden to her such a thing has happened to Shawnda. Whatever trials Shawnda may have been facing, she was the type of person that would help you if she could. My sympathy goes to her immediate family.

[Hurt Soul]

I was deeply saddened to hear about the death Lashawnda. I know how much you will miss her. I encourage you to draw on your strength and the strength of your family. You could use your special talent of scrapbooking to make a lasting memory book of Lashawnda. She was such a kind, gentle soul. She would do anything to help someone in need. She ws truly a doll. My prayers are with her family and friends.

[Former Co-worker Sadden]

I am so very sorry to hear about Lashawnda dealth, although I'm sure her soul and body are at rest now. She was a beautiful person, with a very pretty smile, she was truly a pretty girl.

My heart goes out to her family and her friends; you must realize that God's plan for Lashawnda is done here. She will go to a better place without pain to rest. I would like to pray for the ones left behind, because they have the pain now. I have never met any of you, but I cry along with you as I write this. My love and wishes for those Lashawnda left behind. Please tell her family how many people's prayers are with them right now.
-Shountell

[Jay]

R.I.P. Lashawnda. She was a beautiful person. She was a good friend and I am so sorry she is gone. But I say pray and look after her kids instead of bickering at this point. I wish this would've have ended different but God bless her life.

[k_dixon]

Damien was a loving and caring person.He always kept a smile on my face,even through the roughest times.Damien was not a troubled person.He was in a troubled relationship with a person he needed to leave a long time ago.Not trying to justify what Damien did (yes)it was wrong ,but Lashawnda was no saint.Lashawnda was vandictive,caniving,and very selfish.Damien you're missed by alot,but loved by many.

[k_dixon]

R.I.P. Damien, I love you boo.If he have been theratening to do this for months why didn't she leave.Damien was trying to leave for months lord only knows why he kept going back.Lashawnda didn't love him she was cheating on him for years.Lashawnda was selfish and couldn't stand the thought of him being with someone else.Damien was a wonderful person,I couldn't have asked for a better (male)friend.Everyone who knew Damien a.k.a. Day-Day know the kind of person he was.A life gone to soon ,he'll be missed,but never forgotten._FATTY BOOMBOOM

[sad person]

Sadden Heart wrote:

Well Shawnda was my cousin and Damien wasn't a good person he had been threatening to do this for months and I hope he burns in hell!!!

In response to this comment:
Did your cousin tell you she was cheating on him and that her last child was in question...

[k_dixon]

R.I.P. Damien,I love you boo.If he have been theratening to do this for months why didn't she just leave.Damien was trying to leave her for months, lord only knows why he kept going back.Lashawnda was selfish and couldn't stand the thought of him being with someone else. Damien wa a wonderful person,I couldn't have asked for a better(male) friend.Everyone who knew Damien(DAY-DAY know the kind of person he really was.A precious life gone to soon.He'll be missed,but never forgotten._FATTY BOOMBOOM

Sadden Heart wrote:

Well Shawnda was my cousin and Damien wasn't a good person he had been threatening to do this for months and I hope he burns in hell!!!

[fattyboomboom]

Sadden Heart wrote:

And did you know he murdered her on her birthday. She has 6 kids ranging from 2 months old to 18 years old and they are crushed and you say he was helpful at work yea that's alot of comfort to our family.

Did Lashawnda tell you one of those six kids was her uncles.Almost forgot did she tell you how she use to pull out the gun on him.

[For Real]

Is all this really necessary? Let people rest in peace. Why are trying to throw dirt on her name?

[For Real]

She was a good person. Do you think anyone willingly would have a child with their uncle that young? Respect the dead.

[Maryland Queen]

For real- you comment about letting people rest in peace is SO TRUE! I think both sides need to let them both rest in peace. No one knew what they were going through, and I think it's such a sad story for both families. I knew both parties involved very well. They both had their moments...they both mentally, physically and verbally abused each other, but I think the most important thing here is making sure the kids are taking care of. Not trying to figure out who, what, when, where or why. Let them both rest in peace....we aren't the judge of either of them...only God can judge...and anyone who feel they can judge should step back and evaluate themselves. All of the messages here should be focused around the kids, and no one else. Yes, I understand both sides are hurting but honey's we can't bring them back...so let's remember them both for the good times we all shared with them, and let's think about the children here. Keep in mind he did have children with her, and NO I am not saying don't be honest with the children by letting them know that their father did this, but you have to be careful on how and what you say. I am sure we all can sit here all night and defame both names, but let's just end it here for the sake of both families, and if not for no one for the KIDS!

[fattyboomboom]

Maryland Queen wrote:

For real- you comment about letting people rest in peace is SO TRUE! I think both sides need to let them both rest in peace. No one knew what they were going through, and I think it's such a sad story for both families. I knew both parties involved very well. They both had their moments...they both mentally, physically and verbally abused each other, but I think the most important thing here is making sure the kids are taking care of. Not trying to figure out who, what, when, where or why. Let them both rest in peace....we aren't the judge of either of them...only God can judge...and anyone who feel they can judge should step back and evaluate themselves. All of the messages here should be focused around the kids, and no one else. Yes, I understand both sides are hurting but honey's we can't bring them back...so let's remember them both for the good times we all shared with them, and let's think about the children here. Keep in mind he did have children with her, and NO I am not saying don't be honest with the children by letting them know that their father did this, but you have to be careful on how and what you say. I am sure we all can sit here all night and defame both names, but let's just end it here for the sake of both families, and if not for no one for the KIDS!

Bickering will not bring Damien or Lashwnda back.Yes we should let Damien and Lashawnda rest in peace. Isaw a couple of comments lastnight ,I got upset,and I made some comments of my own. NOt trying to down anyone,but I did.I was only trying to let people know who he really was. when you hear things that you know aren't true you want to voice your opinion.With all of that said you have to know that this is a hard thing to swallow,but I do apoligize for my comments,because there are children involved in this.I said a prayer last-night for both families because it's ovious both families are hurting.Let's put these comments to rest,and konw that God is good,keep him first and pray,because the devil is always waiting for his chance to move right in.I'm going back to church Sunday I haven't been in a couple of Sundays.Myheart is hurting and the devil is trying,so hard to find his way in.May we all move forward and try to get past this.May God Bless everyone.k_dixon

[Friend of Little Solie]

I'm so blessed to hear that these comments about their characters will cease. I's not about what they did to eachother. This is a time where we need to focus on the children. Focus on their safety, future and well being. Do your part and step in when you can. Take them a meal, money, lend your time. SOMETHING....
This is a time where EVERYONE need to pray. God DOES NOT make mistakes. He is a loving, caring and just God. This happened for a reason. So we all need to step back and find OUR learning experience from this. If someone is abusing you verbally, physically, emotionally and any other way they need to move on. No one HAS to be abused. We all have come short of what we will allow and what we won't allow to happen to us in our PAST, PRESENT and maybe even FUTURE relationships. We have to look at the signs of the ENEMY. He is here to kill and devour whom he may before his time is up on this earth.
My prayers are with the family, friends and anyone who may have known anyone associated with these two.

[Friend of both]

This is really sad that both families are going back and forth. Please stop all of this. It's uncalled for. Kids are kids and they didn't ask to come into this world. Her children don't have anything to do with this. I'm sure that all of you are adults and need to start acting like them. The main focus here need to be about the kids and what there best interests are. This going back and forth isn't gonna bring either one of them back.Let them both rest in peace and the only one that can judge is almighty himself.....GOD!!

[Damiens Family]

I understand you all are upset, but I think we all need to stop being selfish here.....SELFISHNESS is what brought this whole entire situation about. I am not here to defame anyone's name, because I can, but the comments made on here are totally disrespectful to the kids, and yes I am speaking about all 6 kids, because Day Day loved those kids like his own, and his family accepted those kids as their own. I think at a time like this we all need to look to the Lord for guidance, and be one for the children. Shawnda's family can be upset for what transpired, and Day Day's family can be upset for what they know he has been through while being in a relationship with her, but we can't bring them back. There are some sensible people on here that are making sense and I think we should step back and re-evaluate the situation. The comments started by an individual stating to be Shawnda's cousin, and insisting Day Day burn in hell...who are you? If you know that she was a good person my comments on here would be about good times I shared with her and how I am gonna miss her...not saying someone will burn in hell. To the other side I know you all retaliated, but it doens't bring him back. Honestly the comments need to rest out of respect for his family, her family, and most importantly the KIDS!!!!