Photo by Laura Scalzo
From MPD (received 10/22):
“Upcoming Helicopter Flight Activity in Washington D.C.
The Department of Energy will be conducting low- altitude mapping within the District of Columbia this week October 19-23 and next week until October 28 (weather dependent). They will be utilizing a Bell 412 twin engine helicopter, 150-500 feet above ground level, at various hours and locations throughout the city.” (more…)
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From MPD just after 9pm:
“The Third and First Districts are investigating a shooting in the area of North Capitol and New York Ave NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the torso.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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From MPD:
“On October 20, 2020 at approximately 6:35 pm, and unknown suspect fired multiple shots in the 800 block of Crittenden St, NW, striking two adult male victims, and fled the scene in an unknown direction and manner. (more…)
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From MPD at 1:15am: “SHOOTING/900 block K ST NE/NO SUSPECT LOOKOUT”
Updates when/if more info becomes available.
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Been getting tons of queries about that super low helicopter spotted all over Takoma, Silver Spring, Chevy Chase and elsewhere today. From the NNSA:
“The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over downtown Washington, D.C. and areas in and around the Nation’s capital beginning on October 19 in preparation for the Presidential Inauguration. The inauguration is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2021. (more…)
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From MPD sent around 6am:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 100 block of P Street NW. an adult female has been transported to an area hospital with non life threatening gunshot wounds to the leg.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
9th and Kansas Ave, NW. Photo by Matt Gontarchick
Thanks to Dan for sending the video around 7pm: “did someone steal a mail truck?”
You know, 2020 yada yada https://t.co/8K2xGSxHQJ
— PoPville (@PoPville) October 17, 2020
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Michael asks at 11:45pm: “Chopper looks like it’s circling SE of Eastern Market, spotlight out, anyone got a clue what’s going on?”
Thanks to Sawyer for sending the video (below): “from the 1350 Potomac Ave SE vehicle collision with guard rail outside of Harris Teeter. Police arrived quickly – no person is in the vehicle. Helicopter circling area Vehicle appears to have been stolen. EMS has not arrived – no injuries.”
Alert DC reports as of 7:46am Friday: “DDOT reports the westbound lanes in the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE, between 13th Street and Potomac Avenue have reopened while the 700-900 blocks of 13th Street, SE, between Pennsylvania and Potomac Avenues remain closed until further notice.” (more…)
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From MPD:
“On October 13, 2020 at approximately 10:31 PM MPD officers responded to the 900 block of Upshur Street NE in reference to a call for sounds of gunshots. The members located three shell casings in the block. No damage or injuries were reported. Any information please contact 202-727-9099″
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Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2020, in the 1700 block of Irving Street, Northeast.
At approximately 2:05 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a burglary in progress and the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located two adult males suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that both victims displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedents remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedents have been identified as 59 year-old Marcus Nelson, and 39 year-old Simmeon Williams, both of Northeast, DC.
On Monday, October 12, 2020, Fifth District officers arrested 20 year-old George Bernard Shaw, III, of Northeast, DC. He was transported to the Homicide Branch and charged with two counts of First Degree Murder While Armed.” (more…)
Photo by Ari Hoffman
Ari wrote around midnight: “massive police chase just ended in front of my apartment @ 5th and NY Ave NW. Helicopter too. Cops swarmed the van they were chasing with guns drawn.”
LNWC writes: “As far as the “what’s that helicopter doing?” game goes, that’s a new one.”
The always listening Alan Henney reports: “HIGH-SPEED CHASE FROM ANNE ARUNDEL CO into PG and DC. Suspect reportedly had 25kilos of meth wanted by DEA, led police on a chase at 100+ m.p.h. He dumped contraband in Mt. Rainier and has been stopped at 5th St and NY Ave NW-DC. Eagle overhead”