A reader reported: “a shooting at 5th and Kennedy that may have involved a metro bus.”
From MPD:
“On April 29, 2021, at approximately 11:51 AM, gunfire was reported in the 5400 block of 5th Street NW. Officers responded and discovered multiple casings in the area. The Fourth District Detectives are investigating the incident.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
“Dear PoPville,
We have a truly incredible update on the April 7 shooting at 3rd and K Street NE. Mr. Henry (52) was shot 9 nine times, all below the waist, but he’s home now and recovering after four surgeries.
When we heard the gunshots, my partner and I (K Street residents) went to help. A group of neighbors, including a doctor and a nurse, cared for Henry until the ambulance arrived. A few days later, Henry called us from the hospital to say “thank you,” and we’ve since developed a close friendship.
Henry is a wonderful man with a large, loving family, and he’s making a miraculous recovery. He just called to say that he made it up and down 3 flights of stairs today, with the help of his physical therapist. It has only been three weeks, and he’s already climbing stairs! We’re confident that Henry will have a full recovery, and will soon resume his role as a very active caregiver for his many grandkids, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews.
As for the “why did this happen?,” (more…)
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Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, April 15, 2021, in the 3600 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 4:34 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. The adult male sustained life threatening injuries.
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 49 year-old Oscar Rodas, of District Heights, MD. (more…)
9th and N Street, NW
Update 2:27pm residents report: “They just removed the guy from his apartment, he came out with his hands up. Looks like they will be leaving soon.”
Readers report:
“There’s a huge police presence in the colonel apt building on 9th and N, including at least six cops with a riot shield and a chopper circling overhead. I heard them knock on a door in the bldg and yell “come out with your hands up” but no one has come out yet.” (more…)
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From MPD around 12:20am:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1800 block of 8th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the lower body.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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From AlertDC:
“The Helicopter Squadron Mission Control, Joint Base Andrews, reports 3 UH-1 helicopters will be participating in an aircraft flyover of the National Capital Region on April 23, 2021 at 3:05 PM.”
This has been a test of the PoPville broadcast system.
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From MPD:
“On April 22, 2021, at approximately 10:00 PM Officers were in the area of 4th and Delafield PL NW and observed several subjects discharging firearms. The subjects fled into a nearby apartment where they were subsequently apprehended. No injuries or property damage occurred as a result of the gun firing. The incident is being investigated by the Fourth District Detective’s Office.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
Readers report: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to make readers aware of a slew of peeping incidents happening lately.
A close friend of mine who lives near 17th and U St, NW woke up on her couch last night around 3am and realized a man was sitting on her porch and staring in at her. (more…)
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Hey! A Heads up. Nice.
From NORAD:
“We will conduct an air defense exercise over the Washington DC area btw 11am to noon EDT.
US Coast Guard MH-65D helicopters and general aviation aircraft will be participating. Portions of the exercise may take place at approx. 2,500 ft and be visible from the ground.”
From MPD:
“On April 20, 2021, at approximately 03:43 AM Officers responded to Sounds of Gunshots at 16th and Varnum Street NW. A victim was located and reported being shot at while driving his vehicle on 16th Street. The victim was not injured however his vehicle sustained 5 bullet holes. The incident is being investigated by the Fourth District Detective’s Office.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
and
“There were several incidents of shots being fired in the area of 12th St., K St., and the 1200 block of Florida Ave. NE overnight. (more…)