A reader asks this morning:
“Any idea what happened to the windows at signal financial across from DC USA on Irving Street? Looks like two large front windows have bullet holes.”
A reader reported at 11pm:
“Irving between 13th and 14th multiple rounds fired. Sadly more and more common the past few months. Does not appear to be anyone wounded. Large tense crowd earlier just south of the metro earlier, large police presence.”
MPD later reported:
“Members of the Third District are currently investigating a call for the sounds of gunshots in the area of the 1300 block of Irving St., NW. Units have located shell casings, but at this time no victims have been located. Traffic in the area may be affected by this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Also from MPD:
“Shooting //14th & Perry Place, NW”
Update re: 14th Street:
“On today’s date at approximately 3:26 AM, units of the Fourth District were patrolling in the area of 13th Street & Spring Road, NW, when the heard the sound of rapid gunfire in the 3500 block of 14th Street, NW. Patrol units responded to canvass the area and located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital, where he later died of his injuries.
The investigation into this offense continues.
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this homicide to contact the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”
Further update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3500 block of 14th Street, Northwest on Saturday, July 30, 2016.
At approximately 3:24 am, members of the Fourth District responded to the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival on the scene, members located an adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 29-year-old Edward Roberts Jr, of an unknown address.”
“Shooting: 0351 hours, 2300 block of Good Hope Road, SE. No lookout.”
“Shooting //5300 blk of Georgia Ave, NW”
“Shooting //900 block of Emerson Street, NW”
Update From MPD:
“Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) occurred 4900 b/0 Georgia Avenue, Northwest. Victim was shot one time (non-life threatening). The suspects physically assaulted the victim in front of the listed address, knocking him to the ground. The suspects pull out handguns and fired 5 – 7 shots. The suspects are described as Hispanic males.
The investigation into this offense continues.
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this offense to contact the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”
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