Zeina asks (and others sent photos) “any info about the shooting @ Kiss Lounge in Shaw?”
I haven’t seen any official word but per usual the ever present Alan Henney has a bit of detail:
“SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION– Police are investigating after report of exchange of gunfire INSIDE a business at 7th and T Sts NW-DC in the Shaw area. Nobody was found injured.” (more…)
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From MPD (around midnight):
“The Third District and First District are currently investigating a shooting that is believed to have taken place in the area of New York Avenue and North Capitol Street NW. An adult male victim walked into an area hospital with gunshot wounds, indicating that the incident took place in that area.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Unrelated but a bit later around 1:30am MPD reported: “Shooting in the 1000 block of 12th St, SE. LOF a silver SUV” (more…)
Don’t see this everyday. Thanks to Leore for sharing: (more…)
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Hannah writes: “any updates on the shooting from early this morning located at the 1200 block of 1st St NE? I got a DC crime alert update at 3:46AM”
The MPD alert said: “Shooting in the 1200 b/o 1st St, NE. Lookout for 3-5 males wearing all black clothing.”
At 4:34am an alert was sent out that reported a: “Shooting in the 1800 b/o 3rd St, NE. No lookout.”
No further details on those incidents have been released yet.
However regarding and incident earlier in the day, MPD issued the following release:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, October 5, 2020, in 1100 block of 1st Street, Northwest.
At approximately 2:33 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. (more…)
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Ed. Note: Readers reported hearing 20+ shots fired.
From MPD:
“A little before 6 PM this evening officers were in the area near the 1300 block of Half St. SW when they heard the sound of gunshots. They responded to that location and located an adult female victim that had received a gunshot wound to the lower extremity. She was transported to hospital with apparent non-life-threatening injury. Investigation revealed that the victim was walking in the block when a vehicle traveled by and opened fire.
Anyone who may have any information about this offense or cameras in the area is encouraged to contact the First District Detectives Office at 202-299-2025 and reference case # 20141968. Thank you.”
Wisconsin and Van Ness Street, NW. Photo by James.
Alan Henney first about the incident above around 11:40pmreported:
“SHOOTING, UPPER NW DC— Male walked into McDonalds at Wisconsin Ave and Van Ness St NW-DC. He may have been shot near 40th St and Wisconsin Ave in North Cleveland Park/Tenleytown area. He has been struck in the arm. Police searching for a crime scene.
update on Tenleytown shooting: Approx. 75yr-old man was in his car near the firehouse when a pedestrian fired shot(s) into the auto injuring his arm. He then drove to McDonalds for help.”
MPD later reported what would be a shooting homicide at the gas station on Connecticut Ave across the street from Politics and Prose: “Confirmed Shooting in the 4900 block of Connecticut Ave NW. Lookout for: 2 B/M’s DARK COMPLXN, TALLER POSSIBLY WEARING NEW BALANCE TENNIS SHOES.”
On that The Washington Post reported:
“The shooting occurred about 1:30 a.m. near Connecticut and Nebraska avenues NW, according to a police official.
The victim was not identified immediately but appeared to be a teenager or young man, police said. It appeared that he was shot twice, the official said.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, October 5, 2020, in 4900 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. (more…)
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From MPD at 6:48pm Saturday:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 500 block of Floridia Ave NW. An adult male has been transported to the hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wounds to the leg and hip area. Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.”
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From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 500 block of Columbia Rd NW. An adult male has been transported to the hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound 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.”
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, October 1, 2020, in the 6200 block of 8th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 4:35 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. (more…)
Readers report:
“some protestors have climbed the tower crane at Florida & 5th NE”
Stay tuned for a presumable banner/sign drop. [If you get photos please send to [email protected] or @PoPville on social media.]
Photo by Robert Powers
From MPD:
“The District of Columbia has recently witnessed a recent spike in Theft One Stolen Automobile to include vehicles that are running unattended and not locked. This evening members of the 5th District Patrol responded to a report of a Theft One Stolen Automobile in the 30 block of K Street NE. As officers arrived they were informed by the complainant that while delivering groceries they left their vehicle running unattended and not locked. The complainants related that as they exited the vehicle and walked away the vehicle was stolen. Additionally the complainants advised they left their young child in the vehicle. Thankfully, this incident ended with members of the 5th District patrol recovering the young child unharmed. (more…)