Thursday, October 7, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, October 7, 2021, in the 600 block of Parkland Place, Southeast. 

At approximately 7:25 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim suffering from apparent stab wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. The suspect was apprehended at the scene by responding officers. 

The decedent has been identified as 41-year-old Talaya Wright, of Southeast, DC. 

On Thursday, October 7, 2021, 29-year-old Waynice Ellis, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.