Matt wrote at 6:50pm last night: “Shooting [shots fired] at Potbelly NoMa on 1st St NE – front door was shot out according to witnesses & suspects took off on foot towards N Capitol St.” (more…)
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Crime
A reader reported around 8pm: “Shooting (shots fired) at 7pm at the corner of 9th and K NE, 8-10 shots. Police said two shooters, nobody injured. Some windows and houses shot into.”
A reader reported: (more…)
photo by Natalie Fertig
From Metro Transit Police:
“UPDATE: MTPD has arrested 15-yo suspected of firing shots at Columbia Heights Stn Dec 8. He was taken into custody w/o incident. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From MPD:
“Robbery and assault are serious crimes. While money is often the motivation, these incidents are considered crimes of violence because they involve the threat or actual use of physical violence. The basic rules of prevention are to be sensible and to be alert. The following tips will also help reduce the risk of robbery or assault.
Personal Safety Tips on the Street (more…)
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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…)
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Daniel writes at 9:02am: “Anyone else hear gunshots at 4th and Delafield NW? If so, that’s a new record for an early morning shooting. :(
Oh yeah, definitely a guy shot on 4th St. Tons of police showed up. Sadness for this neighborhood.”
Julie writes: “4-6 gunshots followed by big police presence (ambulances too) on the corner of 4th and Decatur, 9AM Saturday. (The only thing that surprised me was how quickly police cars can go over speed humps without damage!)”
Alan Henney reports: “SHOOTING— 4th St and Delafield Pl NW-DC. Man with NLT gunshot wounds. Possible 2nd gunshot patient in area. Police looking for shooter who fled on NH Ave wearing all black.”
From AlertDC: “Shooting Investigation at 0900 hours at 4th and Delafield Street NW. Lookout for B/M, light complexion, wearing all black clothing. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20210638570″
Update from MPD: (more…)
From MPD:
“Dear 1D Community,
We have recently seen an uptick in the theft of catalytic converters from cars parked on public streets. These incidents have occurred across the district, and while they are most common overnight, we have had some occur during daytime hours as well. Their theft requires access to the undercarriage of the car, either jacking it up or crawling under vehicles with higher clearance such as trucks and SUVs. They are then generally cut out with a simple cordless angle grinder; that part of the operation is usually very loud and noticeable. The thieves will often use a truck and operate in teams; the entire process can occur in less than a minute. (more…)
“Police officers and detectives are on the platform. There are bullet casings on the ground, this officer is photographing them.” photo by Natalie Fertig
Natalie wrote: “Columbia Height station is closed right now, the yellow/green is going straight from Shaw to Petworth. Sounded like the conductor said it was because of “police activity.”
Alan Henney reported: “SHOTS FIRED IN METRO STATION— Columbia Heights Metro, 3030 14th St NW-DC. Police found shell casings in Columbia Heights station. NOBODY FOUND SHOT YET. Gunman may have fled on Metro train being held at Mt. Vernon Square.”
Taylor writes: “Fellow Columbia Heights residents:
Officers with @MetroTransitPD are handing out these flyers at the Columbia Heights Metro stop this morning.
The incident happened Wednesday night around 7:15pm ET.”
On November 29th there was also shooting on a train at the Columbia Heights metro: (more…)
A reader reports: “there was a car jacking (Sunday around 8pm) in the alley behind Sherman Circle off Crittenden. Our elderly neighbor was badly beaten and his keys and phone were stolen.”
Updates if/when more is known.
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JB shares this incredibly scary photo above: “Bullet blasted through my 3rd floor window last night on Fairmont. About 4 feet from where I was standing. Near 13th & Fairmont. 640pm. Found bullet fragments in my bathtub and bathroom floor. MPD responded promptly.”
Ed. Note: MPD reported, “Shooting in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, NW. No lookout.”