Rest in Peace, Neil Godleski. I’ve never met a nicer guy, and you will be greatly missed.
A Catholic University student was shot and killed early Sunday morning at Sherman Circle, NW.
Police say Neil Michael Godleski, 31, was riding his bike when he was shot at and chased by the suspect or suspects. Police are looking into robbery as a possible motive.
Responding to a call about a shooting, police found Godleski with gunshot wounds at 12:33 a.m. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services took him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Godleski was a senior, majoring in biology, ABC 7 News has learned. He lived in the 500 block of Ingraham Street, NW.
While we are still shocked that this happened, your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers tonight.
(Photo via www.m4kdc.org)
For those interested, a facebook group has been started to share memories of Neil. You can join and/or read memories and wish at http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=147166605304761&v=info
And for folks in the DC area, a vigil will be held on Wednesday evening:
Dear Petworth Neighbors.
Join us for a prayer vigil and moment of Silence for Neil Michael Godleski, a resident of the Petworth Neighborhood. Wednesday Night September 25th at 8:30 PM at the Kansas Avenue, NW and Sherman Circle, NW.
On Sunday morning shortly after 1:30 AM, Neil Michael Godleski was on his way home from work. While in route it appears he encountered someone that attempted to rob him. Neil, 31 years of age, was shot and ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Neil Godleski was a student at Catholic University Of America and was gainfully employed.
Join us at the scene as neighbors come together in unison to remember, to pray for safer streets and to encourage Neil’s killer to come forward and confess for this horrible crime. Law abiding citizens should not have to fear for their own safety when in route to work, church or while coming from the grocery store.
We will join together in hopes of lifting our neighborhood to higher levels of peace and a better understanding of living and being compatible with one another.
Candles will be provided.
For additional information please contact:
Keith Jarrell keith.k.jarrell@gmail.com 202-288-1867 Cell
Or
Damiana Astudillo damiana.astudillo@gmail.com
