Maryland funeral home director kills pallbearer at girl’s burial: cops
A pallbearer has been shot dead at the burial of a 10-year-old girl who was killed in a drive-by shooting on Mother’s Day in Washington, DC. The funeral of Arianna Davis was taking place at the Washington National Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland, when the incident occurred. Wilson Chavis, 48, owner of the Compassion and Serenity Funeral Home, reportedly killed Ronald Banks, 30, who served as a pallbearer at the funeral. A woman related to the little girl also sustained a leg wound. Chavis is said to have been involved in a long-standing business dispute with Freeman Funeral Services. He has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and attempted murder.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place at the Washington National Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland, during Arianna Davis’s funeral.
Who was shot?
Ronald Banks, who served as a pallbearer at the funeral, was shot dead. A woman related to Arianna Davis, the little girl who was being buried, sustained a leg wound.
Who was involved in the incident?
Wilson Chavis, the owner of Compassion and Serenity Funeral Home, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and attempted murder. Freeman Funeral Services was involved in a long-standing business dispute with Chavis.
What was the motive behind the shooting?
Chavis was reportedly upset with Freeman Funeral Services and involved in a long-standing business dispute with them.
What happened at the funeral?
Chavis reportedly confronted a pastor and another person affiliated with Freeman Funeral Services. When several mourners confronted him about “disrespecting the family,” Chavis pulled out a gun and opened fire.
Has anyone else been injured?
A woman related to Arianna Davis sustained a leg wound.
What did Arianna Davis die from?
Arianna Davis was killed in a drive-by shooting on Mother’s Day in Washington, DC.
Has the cemetery or Freeman Funeral Services made a statement?
Freeman Funeral Services and Compassion and Serenity Funeral Home did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Post has reached out to Washington National Cemetery for comment.
Funeral Home Director in Maryland Accused of Killing Pallbearer During Girl’s Burial, According to Police
A Maryland funeral home owner has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting dead a pallbearer during the funeral of a young girl who was a victim of a drive-by shooting on Mother’s Day. Arianna Davis was being buried at Washington National Cemetery in Suitland when Wilson Chavis, owner of the Compassion and Serenity Funeral Home, allegedly shot Ronald Banks, 30, as a result of a longstanding dispute with Freeman Funeral Services. A woman who was Arianna’s cousin was also wounded in the shooting. Chavis has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and attempted murder. The violence erupted after Chavis confronted a pastor and another person affiliated with Freeman Funeral Services before pulling out a gun and opening fire.