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WASHINGTON – A brazen daytime shooting behind an elementary school in Southeast Washington left two senior citizens shaken, one severely injured, and a 38-year-old man behind bars for 26 years. Travon Eliy, also known as Travon Jackson, was sentenced for assault with intent to kill a senior citizen in a gun-free zone and other charges stemming from the April 1, 2016, robbery and shooting.
On the afternoon of April 1, 2016, a 67-year-old woman was walking home when she was followed by Eliy into an apartment building in the 600 block of Savannah Street S.E. Eliy put a gun to her head and began pulling at her purse. Eliy then dragged her out of the building and down a walkway before getting away with her purse. The woman screamed for help, and a Good Samaritan, a 61-year-old man, intervened. Eliy fired his gun one time at close range into the man’s chest before fleeing the scene.
The shooting took place in broad daylight behind Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School. MPD officers stopped Eliy within 10 minutes of the shooting. Eliy was found guilty of a total of 18 charges, including armed robbery of a senior citizen in a gun-free zone, and related assault and firearms offenses.
The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department. U.S. Attorney Graves and Chief Smith commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. They also acknowledged the efforts of those who worked on the case from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Lenerz; former Special Counsel for DNA and Forensic Evidence Litigation Michael Ambrosino; former Forensic Operations Program Specialist Elizabeth Marrero; former Paralegal Specialists Kathryn Hoey, Sabrina Turner; former Victim/Witness Services Coordinator La June Thames, and former Finance Specialists Karen Lee-Putt, Marquetta Little and Sallie Rynas and Paralegal Specialists Lynda Randolph and Lashone Samuels.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah C. Santiago was commended for investigating and prosecuting the case. In announcing the sentencing, U.S. Attorney Graves and Chief Smith praised the bravery of the 61-year-old Good Samaritan who intervened in the attack, ultimately preventing further harm to the victims.
Eliy’s 26-year prison term is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement and the justice system. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of community vigilance in preventing such crimes. Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Travon Eliy’s guilty verdict and sentencing are a significant victory for the people of Washington D.C. and a warning to those who would commit similar crimes. The brave men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office have once again demonstrated their commitment to justice and public safety.
The 67-year-old woman and her family have released a statement expressing their gratitude for the bravery of the Good Samaritan and the hard work of the investigators. They have also called for increased awareness and action to prevent such crimes from happening in the future.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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