Helicopters

About those Helicopters in Logan Circle and Hill East Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers first reported at 8:50pm: “Anyone know why I’m hearing multiple helicopters over the Downtown/Logan Circle area?”

“We saw a silver sedan being chased by multiple MPD vehicles. It almost took out multiple cars and pedestrians on 13th, M street and came back out from the alley then headed to Thomas Circle”

“Saw car speeding east on N Street, swung left on 13th going south at former BP station with MPD patrols and copter in pursuit. Pedestrians scattered back to sidewalks.”

“Looks like they stopped someone.”

“Ambulance on the scene now.”

“Car in the triangle park at Vermont and O St. NW (Logan circle adjacent)” (more…)

Reports of Gunshots Fired in Shaw around 10:45pm last night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Readers reported starting around 10:38pm: “just heard 7-10 gunshots very close proximity to 8th and O St NW. So close they woke our 6 month old.”

“Heard it too from 8th and P…sounded like a car sped away down towards Q after”

“I heard it from 5th and Q. Sounded like at least 10 gunshots to me. Helicopters overhead now.”

Major Police Presence and Road Closures in NoMa after reports of shots fired

By Prince Of Petworth

Evan (and others) wrote at 2:45pm “Lots of gunfire just now by the old Wendy’s at New York & Florida Ave”

Update 5:01pm: “At approximately 2:42 pm, MPD responded to New York Avenue and Florida Avenue NE in reference to a shooting. A 13 year-old juvenile male and 14 year-old juvenile male have been arrested and three firearms have been recovered. This is an active investigation.

MPD announces an additional arrest of a 15 year-old juvenile male has been made in this offense.”

Update 4:27pm: “MPD reports First Street NE between New York Avenue and L Street NE will remain closed until further notice. All other related street closures are now open to traffic.”

From AlertDC:

“MPD reports the following road closures until further notice due to police activity at Florida Avenue & New York Avenue NE: (more…)

“overturned car in takoma near coolidge high school”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to S. for sending: “ice on road but this guy must have been speeding like hell…” Other readers report a helicopter above and “It seems that the driver might have fled the scene, which is who they’re searching for.”

From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 500 block of Sheridan St NW is closed in both directions due to crash activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)

10am Shooting near Petworth Metro

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From AlertDC: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1000 hours at Georgia Ave and New Hampshire Ave. NW. Lookout for a B/M, wearing dark clothing, fleeing in a white sedan.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20210638638
Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC”

Alan Henney reported:

“ANOTHER SHOOTING— Georgia Ave and Quincy Pl NW-DC, near the Metro station. He is conscious with a couple of gunshot wounds.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

About that Helicopter circling U Street around 6:15pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Matt Ackland

Alan Henney reported around 6:30pm:

“OFF-DUTY OFFICER’S SUV STOLEN DURING HOP-IN, SERVICE GUN INSIDE/ MANHUNT— Thief jumped in while the silver 2018 Equinox sat in Capitol Hill area. He rammed police car at 500 Fl Ave NW. He drove to 1300 V St NW where he abandoned the SUV on foot. GUN IS MISSING.”

“Update: Thief is in custody, but the Sig Sauer 9 m.m. handgun is still missing.” (more…)

About the Big Police Presence and Helicopter in Brightwood Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Readers started reporting around 12:30am: “Definitely heard some gunshots, sirens, and now a police helicopter here in Brightwood”

Initial report from MPD (full MPD release added below):

“On September 3, 2021 at approximately 12:09 am the Fourth District was working a shooting in the 900 block of Rittenhouse Street NW. Two adults suffered gunshot wounds to their body and were taken to a local hospital. The case is being investigated by the Violent Crime Branch. Also while on the scene the Fourth District members place an individual under arrest for carry a pistol without a license. If you have any information please contact 2027279099″

Update from MPD: (more…)

About that Helicopter in Capitol Hill/Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shortly after 3 PM today, an armed carjacking involving three suspects occurred in the 1400 block of A Street SE. While the initial responding officers were en route, the carjacked vehicle was observed. A vehicle pursuit occurred that ended along the Anacostia River Trail (more…)

“Surrounding areas near the Armory may hear emergency-response vehicle sirens & helicopters Saturday”

By Prince Of Petworth


via District of Columbia National Guard

From the District of Columbia National Guard:

“Surrounding areas near the Armory may hear emergency-response vehicle sirens & helicopters Saturday during a Joint Medical Training Exercise in Lot 3, RFK Stadium. The joint training is w/ DCNG, @dcfireems & @usparkpolicepio & provides an opportunity to exercise response efforts.”

From AlertDC:

“Saturday, August 7: The DC National Guard, with US Park Police and DC Fire & EMS, will host a Joint Medical Training Exercise from 8 AM to 2 PM in RFK Stadium Lot 3 (1900 East Capitol Street SE) in Washington, DC. Surrounding areas may hear emergency response vehicle sirens and helicopters.”

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