Senate Staffer Dies Days After Fight Outside Navy Yard Restaurant

[Anonymous]

The comment by his brother about not being sure if they want to know what happened is odd, almost as if they think there’s a possibility he brought this on himself in some way (e.g., had a drinking problem and got belligerent/aggressive when he was drunk) and they don’t want that to be his legacy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The comment by his brother about not being sure if they want to know what happened is odd, almost as if they think there’s a possibility he brought this on himself in some way (e.g., had a drinking problem and got belligerent/aggressive when he was drunk) and they don’t want that to be his legacy.

You mean the CaringBridge update? I thought that was in reference to them not wanting to know gruesome details in the aftermath before the family was ready.

I remember when there was the frenzy around Rich and suddenly the whole world knew exactly how he died (facedown with gunshots like he tried to get away) and the mansion murders (tortured the kid).

All of these people have surviving family and in the case of the Mansion murders/Senate staffer - young people in their lives who really don't need to know everything at this moment.

[Anonymous]

What I read sounded like possibly he fell down after an altercation and that’s what caused the head injury.

[Anonymous]

He has a 14 year old son. Poor kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The comment by his brother about not being sure if they want to know what happened is odd, almost as if they think there’s a possibility he brought this on himself in some way (e.g., had a drinking problem and got belligerent/aggressive when he was drunk) and they don’t want that to be his legacy.

That would be awful. I wouldn’t want my child to know that.

[Anonymous]

where is the description of the attackers?

[Anonymous]

This is poised to become a much bigger story.

Apparently the family is telling friends/family to not talk to anyone unless they identify themselves as MPD. They are concerned that private investigators for the assailants will be reaching out and trying to dig up dirt on the victim. The MPD already has identified the suspects.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is poised to become a much bigger story.

Apparently the family is telling friends/family to not talk to anyone unless they identify themselves as MPD. They are concerned that private investigators for the assailants will be reaching out and trying to dig up dirt on the victim. The MPD already has identified the suspects.

This is from the local police listserv:

"The First District is currently investigating an assault that occurred at approximately 3:30 am in the 100 block of K Street SE. The complainant got into a dispute with a group of individuals, ultimately leading to the complainant being assaulted. Anyone that may have seen anything or may have any information about this case please contact the First District Detectives Office at 202-299-2025 or the Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 and reference case # 19083798. Thank you all.”

“Some additional information: Suspect lookout is for a white male, 20-26 years old, dressed in a cream colored jacket or sweater."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is poised to become a much bigger story.

Apparently the family is telling friends/family to not talk to anyone unless they identify themselves as MPD. They are concerned that private investigators for the assailants will be reaching out and trying to dig up dirt on the victim. The MPD already has identified the suspects.

Oh wow. Private investigators? Meaning he got into a fight with people of means. Interesting, interesting.

The restaurant/bar this was at btw is the Scarlet Oak restaurant. Not cheap but standard pricing for D.C.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is poised to become a much bigger story.

Apparently the family is telling friends/family to not talk to anyone unless they identify themselves as MPD. They are concerned that private investigators for the assailants will be reaching out and trying to dig up dirt on the victim. The MPD already has identified the suspects.

Oh wow. Private investigators? Meaning he got into a fight with people of means. Interesting, interesting.

The restaurant/bar this was at btw is the Scarlet Oak restaurant. Not cheap but standard pricing for D.C.

It's a nice place. I'm surprised we haven't heard from employees yet. r/washingtondc has no threads on this crime, which is bizarre. I'm guessing the Reddit moderators are deleting them because this would be a prime Reddit discussion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is poised to become a much bigger story.

Apparently the family is telling friends/family to not talk to anyone unless they identify themselves as MPD. They are concerned that private investigators for the assailants will be reaching out and trying to dig up dirt on the victim. The MPD already has identified the suspects.

Oh wow. Private investigators? Meaning he got into a fight with people of means. Interesting, interesting.

The restaurant/bar this was at btw is the Scarlet Oak restaurant. Not cheap but standard pricing for D.C.

It's a nice place. I'm surprised we haven't heard from employees yet. r/washingtondc has no threads on this crime, which is bizarre. I'm guessing the Reddit moderators are deleting them because this would be a prime Reddit discussion.

“Some additional information: Suspect lookout is for a white male, 20-26 years old, dressed in a cream colored jacket or sweater."

AH HA! Let me guess one reason why this story wasn't picked up by the Washington Post until the family went directly to them and Reddit threads are being deleted -- its some lobbyist/Congress staffer's son.

Oh well, your child just killed the wrong person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As some of you may already know, he was assaulted outside his neighborhood restaurant/bar (across the street from his condo - think of Cheers for Bud) by a group of individuals at 11:30pm on Wednesday night. Apparently the altercation started inside with arguing but the assault happened outside. We talked to the police and they have the puzzle almost finished, all assailants have been identified and they are just collecting more evidence. We expect them to make arrest in the next few days.

So the arrests are coming at least. Glad D.C. metro is on it quickly.

Also there's a Gofundme for his wife and teenage son (he had two older adult children as well) - https://www.gofundme.com/1n7nudzdxc

Why would there be a Gofundme? I would assume a well-paid Senate staffer would have life insurance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As some of you may already know, he was assaulted outside his neighborhood restaurant/bar (across the street from his condo - think of Cheers for Bud) by a group of individuals at 11:30pm on Wednesday night. Apparently the altercation started inside with arguing but the assault happened outside. We talked to the police and they have the puzzle almost finished, all assailants have been identified and they are just collecting more evidence. We expect them to make arrest in the next few days.

So the arrests are coming at least. Glad D.C. metro is on it quickly.

Also there's a Gofundme for his wife and teenage son (he had two older adult children as well) - https://www.gofundme.com/1n7nudzdxc

Why would there be a Gofundme? I would assume a well-paid Senate staffer would have life insurance.

Anymore, there is always a gofundme, started by someone who thinks it is a nice thing to do. I am about to add a NO gofundme clause to my DNR. . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As some of you may already know, he was assaulted outside his neighborhood restaurant/bar (across the street from his condo - think of Cheers for Bud) by a group of individuals at 11:30pm on Wednesday night. Apparently the altercation started inside with arguing but the assault happened outside. We talked to the police and they have the puzzle almost finished, all assailants have been identified and they are just collecting more evidence. We expect them to make arrest in the next few days.

So the arrests are coming at least. Glad D.C. metro is on it quickly.

Also there's a Gofundme for his wife and teenage son (he had two older adult children as well) - https://www.gofundme.com/1n7nudzdxc

Why would there be a Gofundme? I would assume a well-paid Senate staffer would have life insurance.

Uh, "well paid" and Senate are not usually used in the same sentence. This guy is a civil servant working in the basement copy machine and document office. You really think he was well paid?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As some of you may already know, he was assaulted outside his neighborhood restaurant/bar (across the street from his condo - think of Cheers for Bud) by a group of individuals at 11:30pm on Wednesday night. Apparently the altercation started inside with arguing but the assault happened outside. We talked to the police and they have the puzzle almost finished, all assailants have been identified and they are just collecting more evidence. We expect them to make arrest in the next few days.

So the arrests are coming at least. Glad D.C. metro is on it quickly.

Also there's a Gofundme for his wife and teenage son (he had two older adult children as well) - https://www.gofundme.com/1n7nudzdxc

Why would there be a Gofundme? I would assume a well-paid Senate staffer would have life insurance.

There was a GoFundMe after that White House staffer got run over as well. The wife got $430K.

https://www.gofundme.com/jakebrewer

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/gofundme-goal-reached-for-wh-staffer-killed-in-accident/203083215

Life Insurance will pay off the mortgage, but every day expenses and a college fund (or help the older children with a good start in life) no.