Updates/if when more is known/official reports are released.
A reader reports:
“Shooting at 3 am. By Nats Park across from Mission. Victim was responsive as they loaded him on stretcher into ambulance.”
“heard 8 gunshots from my apartment on van street se, then saw a ton of cop cars driving down half street and van street”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 2nd block of N Street SE. No Lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″ (more…)
Florida Ave, NW 4:49pm
Readers report: “Heard 8-12 gunshots at 4:30ish at R and Florida.”
“8-12 shots at least one hit at playground on Fla Ave/1st in Bloomingdale – fla Ave is shut down”
“Just heard 15+ rapid fire gunshots — in Bloomingdale – police now responding — in the direction of @bigbearcafe”
“They seemed to take two people away in ambulances”
From AlertDC: ” MPD reports Florida Avenue NW between 1st Street and R Street NW is closed due to police activity. Please use alternate routes.”
Update from MPD: “Alert: Shooting investigation at 1633 hrs in the 100 block Florida Ave. NW. Lookout for a black SUV with unknown tags, last seen traveling eastbound on Florida Ave. NW.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
Updates as more is known.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the intersection of 14th Street and Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 4:30 pm, (more…)
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From MPD:
“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an MPD officer involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, October 10, 2021, in the 800 block of S Street, Northwest.
Uniformed members of the Third District were patrolling the area of the 800 block of S Street, NW, in response to a large number of recent theft from motor vehicles. At approximately 2:21 a.m., a uniformed patrol sergeant observed a male individual inside of a parked vehicle. The sergeant approached the vehicle and gave the individual numerous commands to show their hands. The individual opened the passenger side door and was observed to be in possession of a handgun. The individual shut the door and went to the driver’s side of the vehicle where the individual exited while still in possession of the handgun. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, October 8, 2021, in the 1700 Block of Independence Avenue, Southeast.
At approximately 8:14 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located two adult males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that one of the victims displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The second victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Two additional adult male victims were located at a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)
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From MPD:
“At approximately 2:36 AM, in front of 748 6th. St. NW, two suspects fired approximately 12 bullets at a parked vehicle containing three occupants. The occupants were not injured in the assault. Two medium build black males with one wearing a gray shirt and one wearing a white shirt were observed fleeing the scene.”
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse offenses that occurred in Washington, DC. (more…)
From the office of Attorney General Karl A. Racine:
“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today will participate in a DC Council hearing on legislation he introduced in June to improve public safety and increase fairness by modernizing the process for charging juveniles in adult court. Below is the text of AG Racine’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery:
Statement of Karl A. Racine
Attorney General for the District of Columbia
Before Councilmember Charles Allen, Chairperson
Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety
Public Hearing on
B24-0338, The “Redefinition of Child Amendment Act of 2021”
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Good afternoon. My name is Karl A. Racine. I am the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. Thank you, Chairman Allen and Councilmembers, for the opportunity to speak with you about the “Redefinition of Child Amendment Act of 2021.”
As the elected Attorney General and chief legal officer for the District of Columbia, one of my most important roles is as the prosecutor of law violations committed by children in the District. From the beginning of my time as Attorney General, I have worked to execute this solemn responsibility in a way that achieves better outcomes for District children and their families, enhances public safety, and elevates the voices of victims. That is why I launched the nation’s first restorative justice program within a prosecutor’s office; worked with stakeholders to reform the policy on shackling youth in family court so it is a last resort, rather than a blanket policy; and expanded use of diversion and truancy prevention programs to better serve the needs of children and parents. And it is why I have introduced this important legislation.
When a child is accused of violating the law, we have an opportunity, indeed a responsibility, to intervene to reduce the chances that the child reoffends. This is how we make our communities safer–by working to address the underlying causes that led the child to break the law in the first place and reducing the chances they reoffend, rather than driving them deeper into the criminal justice system, increasing trauma and harm, reducing educational and employment opportunities, and perpetuating racial inequality, making it more likely they will reoffend when they come home. Fortunately, thanks to the Council’s support, we have significant resources to step in and address the issues that cause a child to break the law. But when children are needlessly prosecuted in the adult system, we lose the critical opportunity to intervene. (more…)
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1930hrs in the 7400 block of Blair Road NW. Lookout for a white sedan (shooting) followed by black SUV last seen eastbound on Fern St NW towards Blair Rd NW. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
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From MPD:
“First District Homicide. At approximately 9:47 PM, MPD was called to the scene of a shooting victim. Upon arrival on the 400 block of 13th St. SE, (more…)
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Multiple messages about the large police presence spotted yesterday: “What is happening on Kansas ave by Missouri?!?!?!? It’s insane here with traffic on every street!”
From MPD:
“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an MPD officer involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, inside of a residence in the unit block of McDonald Place, Northeast.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that at approximately 12:09 pm, uniformed patrol officers from the Fourth District were dispatched to the unit block of McDonald Place, Northeast, for the report of an aggravated assault. (more…)