Crime

Shooting around 1:30pm on Franklin St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, June 11, 2021, in the 1600 Block of Franklin Street, Northeast.

At approximately 1:09 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. (more…)

Helluva Way to Wake Up

By Prince Of Petworth

Ashley reports: “Wheels and airbag taken overnight. Walgreens parking lot at Rhode Island Avenue and Franklin NE in Brookland. Honda was specifically targeted. 10 other cars parked next to this one were not touched.”

“When the suspects were unable to gain entry to the victim’s vehicle, one of the suspects produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the rear window of the victim’s vehicle”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Fourth District is currently investigating an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) that occurred at approximately 11:45 pm in the 4000 block of Arkansas Avenue, NW. The victim reported he was sitting in his vehicle at the listed location when two suspects approached his vehicle. One of the suspects attempted to open the car door, but was unable to open the door. When the suspects were unable to gain entry to the victim’s vehicle, one of the suspects produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the rear window of the victim’s vehicle. (more…)

Two Men Shot 3:33pm Tuesday in Edgewood

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in the 2800 block of 7th Street, Northeast.

At approximately 3:33 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located two adult male victims, conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

“Although NPS did not agree to specific limits on the flights, they did commit to inform the community when they have a prolonged mission”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Office:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), co-chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus, today said the response from the National Park Service (NPS) to her February 26 letter requesting limits on helicopter flights over the District of Columbia represents progress. Although NPS did not agree to specific limits on the flights, they did commit to inform the community when they have a prolonged mission.

“In my letter, I asked NPS to fly these helicopters at higher altitudes, limit nighttime flights, limit flights over residential areas, and provide advance notice of prolonged training missions in a particular area,” Norton said. “The noise and disruption from these flights are constant for D.C. residents, and I remain committed to reducing them as much as possible. I thank NPS for their timely response and look forward to working with them to make more progress.”

The response from NPS follows. (more…)

1:37am Takoma “victim grabbed the firearm which discharged”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On June 6, 2021, at approximately 1:37 AM Officers responded to the area of the 6800 block of Georgia ave NW for a possible shooting victim. The Victim advised two suspects approached him while in the 600 block of Dahlia Street NW where one produced a handgun and demanded property. The victim grabbed the firearm which discharged striking the victim in the hand. The Suspects fled in an unknown direction.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”

“NoMa is having a week”

By Prince Of Petworth


1st and M Street, NE

Update from MPD:

“Earlier today officers responded for a reported shooting victim inside the Starbucks located at the corner of M Street, NE and First Street, NE. Upon arrival officers located a victim suffering from a non-life-threatening self inflicted gunshot wound. Officers located the weapon, which was a 9mm Glock handgun with an extended magazine. In addition to the weapon, officers located and seized roughly 8 pounds of marijuana and $,200 from the victim’s vehicle.”

Jenell reports: (more…)

So What The Hell Happened in NoMa Last Night – Your Reports

By Prince Of Petworth

Updates when/if any official info is released from MPD.

S reported around 6pm: “Looks like there’s a fire at the intersection of M St & North Capitol St NW. Just heard a neighbor set off fireworks from that direction, I suspect it may be related.

In other news, there’s a gunman on the loose at the building down the block, so the fireworks were very poorly timed. I hope all neighbors involved are OK!”

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Use of illegal fireworks put dozens of seniors at risk in yesterday’s fire on N. Capitol St. A Roman candle fired from the street ignited a 5th floor balcony. If it explodes or flies it is illegal in DC. For complaints or tips on illegal fireworks e-mail [email protected].”

“Separate from the gunman incident at Avalon First and M/Ava NoMa and the apartment fire at Sibley Plaza Public Housing, there was a third incident in my building this morning involving an FBI presence on the fourth floor.”

“M Street NE between North Cap and 1st is blocked on both ends by police – maybe 30 police vehicles and helicopters circling this one block.” (more…)

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