Antwan Gilmore (27)
December 16, 1993 - August 25, 2021
27-year-old Antwan Gilmore, of Capitol Heights, was sleeping in his car when Metropolitan police officer approached his vehicle and woke him up, and opened fire at him, reports said. Gilmore was shot at 10 times after police knocked on the windows and woke him up. The police alleged he tried to drive away then one officer fired 10 shots. About 150 local activists and family and friends of Antwan shut down some of D.C.’s busiest streets and intersections on Friday, September 3, 2021 to march in protest and demand accountability for their loved one’s death. Hi best friend says, “He was goofy and lovable. He was funny. And he spoke his mind. Whenever he felt down and out, he spoke his mind.” He wasn’t afraid to share his feelings. He was happy and smiling. He was the light of the damn room, the block”