Thanks to Mohsen for sending from “the Theodore Roosevelt bridge last night around 10:30. I was shocked by how close and low it got.”
To the video: (more…)
Crime
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From MPD around 12:30am: “Alert: Shooting in the 1300blk of H St NE. Lookout for a white Chrysler 300”
“The First District is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of H Street NE. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)
Krishna sends above from Columbia Heights: “The yellow crate guys strike again.”
And Molly sends below from LeDroit Park: (more…)
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From MPD at 12:17am: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1200 block of North Capitol St NW. No lookout at this time.”
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest. (more…)
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From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of Upshur Street NW. Lookout for a Hispanic male, dark hair, grey hoodie and dark pants.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411”
From Alert DC: “MPD reports the 1300 block of Upshur Street NW between 13th Street and 14th Street NW is closed due to police activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)
Thanks to Brady and Terry for sending photos. This follows yesterday morning’s shooting homicide in the circle. From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Thomas Circle and Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 9:47 am, MPD officers heard the sound of a gunshot. Members conducted a search and were directed by witnesses to the listed location. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, inside of a tent, (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Third District is assisting Park Police with shooting investigation that happened in the Park located in the 2400 block of 16th St NW. at 2:15am. One adult male was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The public is safe. Anyone with Information can call 202-727-9099 or contact US Park Police.”
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0218 hours in the 2400 block of 16th St NW. Lookout for a White Minivan heading Northbound on 16th St NW.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”
Readers wrote: (more…)
North Capitol and M Street, NE
Update from MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1200 block of N. Capitol Street NW. Lookout for dark grey/slate blue 4 door sedan with heavy tint and dark rims.”
Readers started reporting at 5:44pm: “what just sounded like a big gun fire fight in NOMA just now. North Cap and M was where I heard it from.”
“Just heard it too – people (including young kids) running down first st NE to take cover”
“I’m right across the street, at least 10 gunshots, maybe 15, people running everywhere. Tons of Cop cars and at least one ambulance on the scene now.”
“Just heard around 20 gunshots outside my building in Noma, and now I’m seeing a massive police presence outside.”
“Can confirm, walked out of my apartment building and heard multiple shots.”
Updates if/when more is known/released.
“Dear PoPville,
At around 3:45AM this morning, a man entered my house on the 4700 block of Colorado Ave NW while my wife and I were home and took her purse off the kitchen counter. He came in through our patio door in back, which was not locked at the time.
By coincidence I happened to be awake and heard the door open, so I immediately ran after him but was too far behind to catch him. He ran down the alley, got onto a bike, and rode away. (more…)
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A reader asks us at 10:14am: “what’s happening at the Thomas Circle encampment? Cops everywhere, fire truck, etc”
From MPD: “MPD is currently investigating a shooting incident at Massachusetts Avenue & Thomas Circle NW. Traffic will be affected.” (more…)