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Readers reported at 10:46pm: “5-10 gunshots in Bloomingdale/LeDroit just now, followed by 5-10 more just after”
“Yet another shooting at 2nd and W NW”
Updates when/if any official reports are released.
MPD did report shots fired in Manor Park: (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Saturday, November 29, 2020, at approximately 5:35 p.m., MPD Fourth District units responded to 7th and Upshur St NW for the sound of gunshots. An Adult male victim was located at an area hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On November 26th 2020 at approximately 2:15pm the Fourth District responded to the 600 block of Decatur Street NW to investigate sounds of Gunshots. While at the location officers located 15 shell casing in the block and there were no injuries or property damage reported. Any information please contact 202-727-9099″
Other recent shots fired nearby: (more…)
2900 block of Connecticut Ave, NW next to the Zoo
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, November 26, 2020, in the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 9:29 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, members located an adult male inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Members located an additional adult male victim in the hallway, suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)
2900 Block of Connecticut Ave, NW
MPD reported at 9:53am: “Shooting in the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. No Lookout.”
Photo by Elvert Barnes
Ed. Note: The Washington Post reported last night: “D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham is leaving the force to take over the police department in Prince William County, Va., ending a three-decade career in law enforcement in the nation’s capital.”
From Councilmember Charles Allen’s Office:
“The following is a statement from Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6), Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety:
“I want to thank Chief Newsham for his many years of service with the Metropolitan Police Department, and I wish him well in Prince William County.
This is a critical moment for policing, public safety, and justice across the country and right here at home. The Chief of the nation’s police force is a unique position, with city, county, state, national, and even international responsibilities. But most importantly for the residents of the District of Columbia, the leadership of a Chief of Police is consequential in ways few other positions are. The nation is changing, and law enforcement in the District – and what we expect from a Chief of Police – must evolve, as well. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Monday, November 23rd, 2020 at approximately 4:52 pm a shot spotter 911 call was generated and Fourth District Officers were dispatched to the 6300 Block of 7th Street NW. During the canvass, officers located shell casings and property damage at the scene.
This case is under investigation by the Fourth District Detectives Office. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact 202-727-9099.”
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SH heard at 3:17am: “Hearing shots at Delafield and 5th NW”
“10-12 shots… short bursts and return fire.”
Others reported hearing: “from a dozen to 20”, “More than 20 I’d say. I heard them”
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…)