Vandalism at 1700 BLOCK OF INDEPENDENCE AVE SW on 08/13/2026 12:00 AM

Type: Vandalism

Date: 08/13/2026 12:00 AM

Description: World War II Memorial vandalized with red paint and soap in fountain; woman arrested

Address: 1700 BLOCK OF INDEPENDENCE AVE SW, Washington DC, DC,

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Area Missing Persons

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Name

Lisa Tu

Missing Age

41

Est. Current Age

79

Last Seen

Potomac, MD on 07/14/1988

Physical Description

Race: Asian Ethnicity: Asian Gender: Female Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5' 4" Weight: 160 lbs

Case Number

MP71437

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Area Cold Cases

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Name

William Lassiter

Age

52

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Metropolitan Police Department

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