Columbia Heights

Early Morning Shootings in Logan Circle and Columbia Heights


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From MPD at 1:19am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of R Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening injury to the lower extremities.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

From MPD at 1:43am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1100 blk of Girard St NW. A juvenile male has been transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to lower extremities.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Alan Henney reported:

“SHOOTING INVOLVING OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT— 11th St and Girard St NW-DC in Columbia Heights. Off-duty law enfo officer had reportedly opened fire on a burglary suspect. Injuries are NLT. Unclear if this were related to the shooting at 14th and R Sts NW.”

15yr-old boy appears to have a gunshot wound to his thigh”