Yesterday was a terrible day with reported shootings/shots fired in Petworth and near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park (Ed. Note: An arrest has just been announced for that one, please see below for full release) – sadly there was also another. Readers reported to me last night:
“Shots fired at 2nd and W NW today at 1:53 too. Between Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park.”
and
“Shooting at 2nd & W Street (LeDroit Park / Bloomingdale) at 1:50pm today…sounded like 5 shots.
Also of concern, this is where an elementary school is supposed to open come the first day of school next month (Seaton Elementary).”
“Unfortunately, these incidents are part of a disturbing pattern over the past several years which we have seen little to no progress on from city leadership, nor any current communication with DCPS on the major safety concerns at this location.”
“MPD Makes an Arrest in Euclid Street Shooting“:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On July 21, 2026, at approximately 1:23 p.m., officers from the Third District responded to the report of gunshots at the intersection of 17th and Euclid Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting but no victim.
During the canvass for the suspects, officers located and arrested a suspect. Two firearms were recovered. The investigation determined that unknown suspects were involved in an exchange of gunfire that resulted in property damage.
19-year-old Damari Bryant, of Northeast, D.C. was charged with:
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun)
Felony Destruction of Property
Felony Receiving Stolen Property
Carrying a Pistol Without a License
Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device
Possession of Unregistered Firearm
Possession of Unregistered Ammunition
Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who can identify this suspect, or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspects responsible for this offense.
CCN: 26101672”