14th Street, NW between Kenyon and Irving
A reader reports around 3:25pm:
“There was a loud screech from brakes and then a crash. A white sedan hit at least two other vehicles. When I got to my window, I saw the driver get out and flee the scene. Cops on scene and road closed directly in front of DC USA mall.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share a cautionary story about an incident that happened in Dupont Friday afternoon. I was walking my dog on S street between 18th and New Hampshire when I saw two guys attack and assault another guy halfway down the block. They pushed him down on the ground and were punching him in the face over and over again. (more…)
From MPD:
“There were two Robbery incidents that occurred in close proximity this evening [Sunday, Nov. 22]. The first incident was at 14th & East Capitol St. SE at about 5:42 PM. The victim was unloading a bicycle from the back of his car when he looked up and observed two juvenile suspects sitting the car’s front seats rummaging about. When he confronted them they exited the vehicle and one of them pointed a handgun at him and demanded his wallet. (more…)
From MPD at 8:34pm: “Shooting in the 1800 block of North Capitol Street NE. Lookout is for a black sedan vehicle.”
Alan Henney reported: “SHOOTING— North Capitol St and T St NE-DC in Eckington. 21yr-old shot in shoulder and ankle. Good vitals.”
From MPD at 9:34pm: “Alert: Shooting in the 1400 block of L Street S.E.. No Lookout.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, November 21, 2020, in the 1400 block of L Street, Southeast. (more…)
Florida and North Capitol Street, NW
Readers reported: “Tons of shots fired and a bunch of police at Bates and N Capitol, similar location to yesterday’s shooting”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street NW. Units patrolling the area responded to the sounds of gunshots and located two adult males with gunshot wounds. Both individuals have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, November 19, 2020, in the 1400 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:41 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. 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 where after all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 59 year-old Marcella Johnson, of Southeast, DC. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating an Assault with Intent to Kill offense that occurred on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the 1600 block of Olive Street, Northeast.
At approximately 1:50 pm, the suspect entered a residence under construction at the listed location. The suspect brandished a firearm and fired a shot at the victim. The suspect took property then fled the scene. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a Homicide offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the 3rd Street Tunnel near Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 2:52 pm, the suspect brandished a handgun and fired at the victim after a traffic related dispute. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
On Thursday, October 22, 2020, the victim succumbed to his injuries (more…)
Double oof. Thanks to Robert for sending:
“Seen this am from the parking garage at the Arris in navy yard where parking runs $200/month. Not the first time.”
It had been 27 days since our last stolen wheels report.
“Dear PoPville,
Friday afternoon my kids and I were almost run over by a crazy driver in the 2600 block of P st, nw. in Georgetown. We had just parked and were waking to the sidewalk when someone came barreling down the block, crashed into the car parked behind us and then slammed into my car, pushing it into the sidewalk and almost crushing my 8 year old and me and totaling the car. (more…)