Mount Pleasant and Irving Street, NW. Photo by Andrew Bogrand
From MPD just after 6:30pm Thursday:
“MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting at 1600 Irving St NW. LOF: H/M thin build 5’10 curly hair black hooded sweeter and armed w/ a silver gun.”
More from MPD:
“On June 14, 2018 at approximately 6:40 pm, the victim reported that he was walking with his girlfriend Westbound in the North sidewalk of the 1600 Block of Irving Street Northwest when he observed a group of around 3 Hispanic males running Westbound on the South sidewalk. When the group was down the block from the victim, they turned around and began firing shots while facing east. The victim recalled hearing 4-5 shots. The victim was unable to provide a lookout or any descriptions for the group. The victim does not thinks he knows any of the individuals.
The victim suffered a single gunshot wound to the lower right shin, and was treated at Medstar.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
MPD also reported last night in Brentwood:
“This evening at approximately 8:40 pm officers responded to a call for a shooting in the 1300 Block of Downing Place NE. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was conscious and breathing and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The offense is currently being investigated by members of the 5th District Detective’s Office. Anyone with information with regard to this offense are urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099.”
and in Edgewood:
“Earlier this evening (sometime before 10:54pm) 5D Officers responded to calls for sounds of gunshots in the 2700 block of 7th St NE. Officers responded and located a crime scene in the block with multiple spent cartridge casings. A canvass of the area yielded negative results for any victims. A check of area hospitals also yielded negative results for victims. Anyone with information with regard to this incident are encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099.”