Raven Edwards, a D.C. Mother of 3 Killed by Ex-Boyfriend
In the heart of Washington, D.C., a community mourns the devastating loss of Raven Edwards, a 34-year-old Black woman and dedicated mother of three, whose life was brutally cut short in a senseless act of domestic violence.
On February 11, 2026, Raven was fatally shot outside her apartment building in the Glover Park neighborhood of Northwest D.C., leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unyielding strength amid personal hardships.
Her story highlights the pervasive danger of intimate partner violence that disproportionately affects Black women, turning a quiet residential area into a scene of unimaginable horror.
Raven Edwards was more than a victim; she was a pillar of her family. Born and raised in D.C., she navigated life's challenges with grace, including battling kidney failure since the fall of 2025.
As a single mother, Raven poured her energy into raising her three young children: a 10-year-old daughter, an 8-year-old son, and a 3-year-old son. Friends and family described her as a "best friend" to those around her, someone who brought warmth and support to everyone she touched.
Her mother, Lucy Edwards, shared in interviews that Raven's children were her world, and she worked tirelessly to provide for them despite her health struggles.
The fateful day unfolded around 4:36 p.m. on W Street NW, when Raven was confronted by her ex-partner, 35-year-old Stephon Jeter, the father of her youngest child.
According to authorities, Jeter shot Raven multiple times in the doorway of their apartment building. Tragically, her 10-year-old daughter was also wounded in the arm during the attack, while her 8-year-old son witnessed the violence.
Jeter then fled the scene with the couple's 3-year-old son, prompting an Amber Alert and a frantic search that extended into Prince George's County, Maryland.
The young boy was later found safe with family members, but the damage to the Edwards family was irreparable.
Lucy Edwards, Raven's grieving mother, spoke out about the incident, revealing that her daughter had ended the romantic relationship with Jeter, seeking only to co-parent their son.
"She was brutally murdered," Lucy told reporters, emphasizing the betrayal by someone who should have been a protector.
The family remains in disbelief, with Lucy noting that everyone is "still just in disbelief" over the loss.
Interim Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll confirmed the domestic nature of the relationship and the tragic outcome.
In a grim turn, Jeter's flight from justice ended in a police chase back into D.C., where he inflicted a fatal gunshot wound on himself and was pronounced dead.
While this brought a swift end to the immediate threat, it offered little solace to Raven's loved ones, who now face the long road of healing without her.
Raven's death is a stark reminder of the epidemic of violence against Black women, often rooted in domestic disputes. Statistics show that Black women are disproportionately affected by intimate partner homicide, facing rates more than double that of white women.
Her story underscores the urgent need for better resources, awareness, and intervention to prevent such tragedies. Community organizations in D.C. have rallied, calling for increased support for survivors of domestic violence and stricter measures to protect vulnerable families.
As we remember Raven Edwards, let us honor her not just for how she died, but for how she lived—as a fighter, a nurturer, and a beacon of hope for her children.
Our thoughts are with her family during this heartbreaking time. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
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