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A reader reported around 1:30am: “loudest gunshots I’ve ever heard in 14 years living in Shaw. Any idea what’s up?”
Alan Henney reported:
“SHOOTOUT, MULTIPLE SHOTS FIRED INCLUDING HI-POWER GUNS— 7th St and S St NW DC. Numerous reports received of ~25-40 shots fired from multiple guns including rifles. So far nobody found shot; police are checking.”
Thanks to Krishna for sending from 12th and U Street, NW: “Honestly DC should just hire these guys instead of using the DDOT boot team.”
And Nate sends from inside the garage of Camden NoMa apartment: (more…)
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In reference to an arrest report a resident asked MPD for “more information regarding Arrest #022203260 – “Dogs – Maintain Collar.”
MPD replied: “A subject was previously issued a 61D citation for a non-custodial arrest for not leashing their dog. The subject responded to the Second District and paid the citation.”
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From MPD: “On 2/24/22 at approximately 9:55pm, a suspect brandished a firearm and discharged approximately (13) rounds in the 400 block of Jefferson Street, NW. (more…)
3700 Newark St NW at Wisconsin Ave, NW
A reader reports: “Last night, approx 11:10pm, two (I think older) people were attacked unprovoked outside the Cathedral Commons Giant on Wisconsin Ave. Woman was knocked unconscious. (more…)
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Thanks to Louise for sharing from Capitol Hill: “Two like this, a Toyota and a Honda, on the 700 block of 5th Street, SE. Keep your feet on the ground and your eyes on your tires, people.”
It had been 13 days since our last stolen wheels report.
7am Tuesday “13th St at Lamont / Kenyon ST NW blocked by Police.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, February 21, 2022, in the 3200 block of 13th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 8:33 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sound of a gunshot. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. (more…)
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Readers reported starting around 2:15pm:
“Just heard like a massive shootout or something in Columbia heights…13th and Columbia”
“gun shots on columbia road and 13th. multiple rounds. people running.”
“Street appears to be blocked by police now”
Alan Henney reported: “About 30 shots exchanged. So far nobody reported struck… But there is property damage.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Robert J. Contee III announced the Homicide Reduction Partnership, a collaborative effort to reduce violent crime through strategic prevention and focused enforcement. With this new partnership, MPD will focus resources and intelligence-led policing strategies in collaboration with local and federal law enforcement and criminal justice partners, DC government agencies, and community partners. (more…)
PRG sends at 5:03pm
Update from Metro Transit Police: “ARRESTED: 15-year old male, of Bladensburg, MD, on charge of assault w/a deadly weapon in shooting at Georgia Ave-Petworth Stn last night. MTPD quickly ID’d suspect, who turned himself into police overnight w/o incident. Victim is in stable condition, expected to recover.”
Dave Statter reports: “Reported shooting victim on the platform at the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station.”
From WMATA: “UPDATED: Yellow/Green Line Delay: Trains bypassing Georgia Ave w/ single tracking btwn Georgia Ave & Fort Totten due to a police investigation at Georgia Ave. Expect delays.”
“Yellow/Green Line Alert: Due to a police investigation at Georgia Ave, Metrobus route 60 operates btwn Fort Totten & Georgia Ave.” (more…)