“Dear PoPville,
Sunday a group of juveniles were shooting fireworks (not Roman candles) at people around 6:30 pm. They were on the metro branch trail overpass above M st and shooting them at people below. (Right in front of NoMa metro stop)”
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Field Office, announce two arrests have been made in an armed kidnapping that occurred in Northeast.
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 4:28 a.m., the victim was approached by two suspects in the 200 block of K Street, Northeast. The suspects assaulted and forced the victim into a vehicle. The suspects then drove the victim to multiple ATMs, demanding the victim withdraw cash. After taking the victims’ property, (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. (more…)
“Curfew for all youth age 17 and under goes into effect at 11 p.m. every night through August 31st.”
From MPD:
“The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 took effect on July 7, 2025. An 11:00 p.m. curfew is now in effect citywide every night for all persons age 17 and under though August 31, 2025.
What does the law say?
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 states that persons age 17 or younger cannot remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the District of Columbia during curfew hours, unless they are involved in certain exempted activities.
The law gives the Chief of Police the authority to establish Extended Juvenile Curfew Zones and allows the Mayor of the District of Columbia to authorize an Emergency Juvenile Curfew.
What are the curfew hours?
Now through August 31, 2025 : (more…)
Thanks to K. and J. for sending: “On Upton, by the Post Office. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a suspect in the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect has been increased thanks to contributions from our partners at the FBI Washington Field Office and U.S. Marshals Service.
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:03 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. Officers located a 3-year-old girl suffering a gunshot wound to the upper body. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the girl to an area hospital, where she received treatment for critical injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that at least one suspect began discharging a firearm in the block, striking a parked vehicle where the girl was seated alongside family members.
On Monday, July 7, 2025, the victim succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle, of Southeast, DC. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces an increased reward for information in the homicide of an intern working for a member of the United States House of Representatives. The reward has been increased thanks to a contribution from our partners at the FBI Washington Field Office.
On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Third District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. Officers located one adult male unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported all three victims to area hospitals.
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after all lifesaving measures failed, the adult male victim succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. The decedent has been identified as 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, of Granby, Massachusetts. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m curious if you got any other shooting reports from around U Street, NW on this past Saturday night/Sunday am. We didn’t see anything reported, but heard a barrage of gun shots at 1:30, 2, and 3am on Sunday early am. Over 30-40 shots fired. One of which went through our living room. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting that occurred early Saturday in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast as a homicide.
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:03 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. Officers located a 3-year-old girl suffering a gunshot wound to the upper body. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the girl to an area hospital, where she received treatment for critical injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that at least one suspect began discharging a firearm in the block, striking a parked vehicle where the girl was seated alongside family members. (more…)
Thanks to R. for sending above from Kalorama.
Thanks to A. for sending below from Dupont Circle. (more…)