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Ed. Note: A reader reported to me at 12:11am “Just heard what sounded like 30+ gunshots near 11th and Irving. Never heard that many in my entire life in dc”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest, D.C.

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the intersection of 10th and Spring Road, Northwest for the sound of gunshots. Officers located three victims near the listed location. An adult male was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds, and after all lifesaving efforts failed, he was pronounced dead on scene. An adult female and a teenage male were also located suffering gunshot wounds. Read More

Thanks to T. for sending from Capitol Hill.

It had been 7 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here.   You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.

photo by Josh Bassett

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to reach out to share an experience for the dc women. Monday morning a man on the red line Read More

Niomi Russell

“Dear PoPville,

hoping you could share this Go Fund Me for Niomi Russell, the sweet 15 year old tragically killed this week, an unintended target of the senseless gun violence in our community. She was truly a bright light”

The GoFundMe says:

“Hi and thanks for reading.

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to share the tragic passing of Niomi Russell. Not only was Niomi a beautiful person inside and out, Niomi was a cherished daughter, a loving sister, and a great friend. At the young age of 15, Niomi had her entire life ahead of her, however that was cut short when she was tragically murdered on Sunday, April 14th. Read More

Thanks to Tracey for sending: “It has been a while since I’ve seen a car that had its wheels stolen. Saw this one today on 7th St NE between F and G.” Read More

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the community’s assistance in locating suspects who assaulted two victims and robbed one of them in Northeast.

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, at approximately 9:32 p.m., the suspects approached the victims while they were walking their dog in the 800 block of 9th Street, Northeast. The suspects assaulted the victims and took one of the victim’s property. The suspects fled the scene.

The suspects were captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below: Read More

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit seek the community’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects who used card skimming devices in Establishments in the District.

In the below offenses, a skimmer was located, inside of an establishment, by an employee. MPD responded to the locations and seized the card skimmer as evidence. Read More

Thanks to D. for sending from Navy Yard.

It had been 3 months since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here.  You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.

Thanks to Stephen for sending from Hill East: “Hit & run at 17th and D SE”

“Dear PoPville,

shots fired at about 10pm on the corner of Cameron Dr and Aspen drive. Right outside the Vale apartment building. I live in the building and we saw the vehicle speeding away from our window. AND in the same night at 2am, we are now experiencing a fire Read More