Wilson Chavis Arrested, Suspect in the Murder of Ronald Banks

In a tragic incident, a pallbearer was reportedly shot dead by Wilson Chavis, a 48-year-old funeral home owner from Maryland. The incident occurred during the burial of a 10-year-old girl who was a victim of a drive-by shooting on Mother’s Day in Washington, DC. Chavis, who was allegedly disgruntled with another company, is said to have carried out the shooting.

According to NBC Washington, gunfire broke out during the burial of Arianna Davis at Washington National Cemetery in Suitland on Tuesday. Davis had been shot while sleeping in her family’s car on May 14 and tragically passed away.

In a developing story, Wilson Chavis, aged 48 and owner of Compassion and Serenity Funeral Home, has been accused of murdering Ronald Banks, aged 30, who was serving as a pallbearer at a funeral.

Sources suggest that the motive behind the alleged crime may be a commercial dispute with Freeman Funeral Services that has been ongoing for some time. According to Antionette Belk, the mother of the girl named Arianna, a female relative of Arianna was injured in the shooting and suffered a wound to her leg.

According to Prince George’s County police, Chavis from Hughesville, Maryland, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and attempted murder. As reported by Fox 5 DC, a violent incident occurred when a funeral services provider allegedly confronted a pastor and another individual believed to be associated with Freeman Funeral Services.

The encounter resulted in a tragic outcome. As per court documents obtained by WUSA 9, Chavis allegedly approached the pastor at the gravesite and made a derogatory statement, saying, “I am here for all you b—-a- n——!” As reported by the publication, it is alleged that he proceeded to push the priest and shout, “This is not your damn funeral home.”

A Maryland funeral house owner has been accused of murder during the burial of Arianna Davis, a child.

According to official documents, when questioned by multiple mourners for “disrespecting the family,” Chavis retreated and stumbled over a concrete vault lid in close proximity, ultimately resulting in a fall.

According to officials, the individual stood up, retrieved a firearm from their waistband, and proceeded to discharge it. At a traffic stop shortly after the incident, the alleged shooter was apprehended by authorities.

The individual expressed being deeply traumatized by an incident that occurred at their daughter’s burial site. According to NBC Washington, Belk reported that another incident occurred before he was able to lay her down or put her in the ground.

The individual expressed that the situation has been traumatizing not only for themselves, but also for their children and entire family. On Wednesday, she stated that it was trauma after trauma. According to the grieving mother, Chavis shouted, “I own this body!” and then proceeded to shoot at the pastor after spitting at him.

Glenda Freeman, the owner of Freeman Funeral Services, has reportedly filed for a temporary peace order against Chavis for alleged threatening and harassing behavior, as reported by Fox 5 DC.

The pastor, Joseph Fletcher, and another employee were among those for whom she requested protection. According to the outlet, the temporary restraining order was revoked on the day of the shooting, early Tuesday, due to the petitioner’s failure to appear for an 8:45 a.m. hearing.

There was no immediate response from Freeman and Compassion and Serenity Funeral Home. The Washington Post has reached out to the Washington National Cemetery for a response.