Congress Heights

Saturday Shooting Investigations including 4 people shot in the 100 block of P St, SW


photo by Zak

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW. A male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds to the leg. The victim was transported to a local for what is believed to be a none life threatening wound.

Anyone with information is asked to contact MPDC at 202-727-9099 or text 50411″

A reader reported at 8:19pm: “Drive-by shooting on Georgia between Otis and Newton NW. 3 explosive shots, screams then a car peeling away. A lot of emergency vehicles on scene. It’s been a rough 24 hours in this area”

and

“The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 4700 block New Hampshire Avenue at approximately 8:10 pm, for the report of gunfire. Upon the officers arrival a victim reported that he was driving on New Hampshire Avenue when a suspect shot at him from another vehicle. The victim was not struck, however his vehicle sustained damage from the gunfire.

If you have any information regarding this incident contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”

and

“District Shooting. At approximately 11pm the First District was working a shooting in the 100 block of P Street SW. There were four victims with non life threatening injuries and transported to local hospitals. The case is being investigated by the First District

Detectives Office. If you have any information please contact (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.”

and

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in the 200 block of W Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:17 pm, members of the Third District were in the area when they heard the sounds of gunshots. Officers immediately located the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was apprehended a short time later.

On Saturday, April 9, 2022, 23 year-old Jermaine Brown, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).”

and overnight:

12:18am “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 2500 block of Good Hope SE. No Lookout at this time.”

1:46am: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 200 block of Wilmington Place SE. No Lookout at this time.”