Crime

“Just a warning to be aware if parking a bike in this area.”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports:

“Thought I would share some recent bicycle thefts I’ve witnessed over the past 2 weeks. Both instances occurred on N street nw (in front of Espita). First on 8/31 @ 5:03pm and the second on 9/9 at 9:07am. Both times they used an angle grider to cut locks. I have heard the angle grinder on other days, but didn’t think much of it, but I am sure the same was happening. Police were called on both occasions, but seems there is not much that can be done.

Just a warning to be aware if parking a bike in this area.”

Developing Situation in Brookland with possibly two victims shot.

By Prince Of Petworth


10th Street, NE between Jackson and Irving. Photo by Jeannine

Update from MPD:

“Alert: Shooting in the 900 Block of Irving Street N.E. Lookout for a black 2020 Dodge Charger, occupied (3) times. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″

Starting around 4:45pm readers have reported:

“More than twenty police vehicles and a couple fire trucks rushing through Brookland on franklin and 12th.”

“2 people shot at the metro”

“Bunch of police cars blocking off 9th St now.”

“one victim at Metro and the other a number of blocks south on 9th street.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, in the 900 block of Irving Street, Northeast.

At approximately 4:34 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A second adult male was located in the 800 block of Michigan Avenue, Northeast, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victims to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, one the victims was pronounced dead. The other victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. (more…)

Multiple Shots Fired Reported In Petworth Last Night, MPD confirms shots fired nearby same location Saturday night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Yesterday an ANC Rep asked MPD: “Can you share any information on the sounds of gunfire or shots fired around the 300 block of Delafield on September 5, 2020 around 10pm.”

An MPD Captain replied:

“On Saturday September 5, 2020, at approximately 10:00pm, Fourth District units responded to the 4800 block of 4th ST NW, in reference to a call for sounds gunshots. Upon their arrival they located several shell casing and 1 damaged vehicle. There were no reported injuries at the time.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099.”

Last night a reader tweeted us at 12:52 AM (technically Wed. morning):

“Over 15 shots just heard around 5th and Delafield NW”

Updates when/if more is known about that incident.

Shooting Homicide in the 600 block of N Street, NW around 9:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


N Street, NW between 6th and 7th. Photo by MJ

Ed. Note: On Tuesday we reported: “Shots fired on 400 Block of N Street NW – 2nd night in a row!”.

You can follow @PoPville on twitter if interested in getting the real time reports.

A reader reported:

“I’m at 7th and O St. and heard about 5-7 shots shortly after 9:20pm. Several police cars, ambulances and a fire truck are responding on 7th and possibly N/M Streets but I can’t exactly see where. An ambulance that had arrived left the scene around 9:35.”

and “Uncertain what I heard just now but I think it was 10-15 shots in rapid succession between 4th & 5th on M/N St NW”

and this morning: “The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. 7th and N ST NW”


from 7th and O Street, NW. Photo by Tim

From MPD around 10pm: (more…)

“Shots fired on 400 Block of N Street NW – 2nd night in a row!”

By Prince Of Petworth


5th and N Street, NW

Multiple readers have reported about this unsettling situation the last few days (and weeks.) You can follow @PoPville on twitter if interested in getting the real time reports. From Sunday night and Monday night:

“I was walking by N and 5th St NW and heard 20-25 gunshots/fireworks. Anyone else hear or see anything?”

“another round, in the exact same@ spot as last night at least 20 shots on the street. Sirens approaching, happened about 2 minutes ago. Any news??”

“Gunshots. Cops are on site now and chopper is circling. Second shooting at 5th & N this week – other was Thursday night”

ANC Rep Rachelle Nigro wrote on IG: “6E04! Update on the shots fired on the 400 block of N St. The detectives are still on the scene. Bullets went into homes across from the Cooperative and into cars. Again luckily no one was injured or killed.”

Another reader reports via email:

“The last two nights have seen drive-by shootings into a housing complex’s parking lot. Given how many shots were fired (maybe 18 tonight, more than (dozens?) last night, it’s a miracle that apparently no one was hurt – last night there was a Labor Day weekend barbecue taking place right next to the crime scene but people were able to scramble to safety (at least the ones who didn’t – according to my neighbors – run after the getaway car yelling at the perpetrators!)

Links to the videos from my security camera: (more…)

Shooting around Midnight in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth


Georgia and Newton Place, NW

Nicolas reported just before midnight: “no less than 20-25 LOUD gunshots in Park View. Pretty sure on Newton and Georgia.”

MPD reported: “4D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 600 block of Newton Place, NW.”

Updates when/if a full report is released.

Shooting around Noon Sunday at 7th and T Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Jim Stark

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of 7th and T Streets NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non life threatening gunshot wounds to the extremities.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)

Readers Report Shots Fired in Columbia Heights around 3:23pm Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Readers reported (follow @PoPville on twitter if interested in real time reports):

“Getting so tired of typing this: shots fired near 14th and Fairmont in Columbia Heights”

“Another day another shooting near my house in Columbia Heights. 4-5 shots fired around 3:23 PM near 14th & Euclid or 14th & Fairmont.”

As of 5:17pm there have been no reports from MPD so presumably nobody was injured. Will update if any official info becomes available.

MPD Officer Shoots and kills 18 year-old Deon Kay at 3:51pm Wed. in Congress Heights. MPD Release Alleges 18 Year Old had a gun. Protests reported Wed. night and Thurs. morning

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update 1pm: The Body Worn Camera footage can be seen here (warning graphic.)

The Washington Post reported:

“Two city officials who viewed police body camera video of the incident said at least two officers approached a vehicle in a parking lot and a foot chase began. As one officer ran past the vehicle, the officials said the footage shows Kay pulling a gun from his waist. The officials said the officer fired, appearing to strike Kay in the chest.

City officials said they plan to publicly release the body camera footage as soon as Thursday.

Some people near the shooting scene questioned the police account. On Wednesday night, a few dozen demonstrators, including some of Kay’s family members, converged at the 7th District police station.”

WTOP reported this morning:

“Protesters took to the streets in Washington, D.C., Thursday morning, calling for change in the wake of a teen shot and killed by police Wednesday afternoon in Southeast.

About a dozen protesters gathered outside the mayor’s house chanting “no justice, no peace” with police nearby.”

From MPD:

“Agents from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in the 200 block of Orange Street, Southeast.

At approximately 3:51 pm, uniformed patrol officers of the Seventh District responded to the listed location to investigate a man with a gun. Upon arrival, officers encountered individuals in and around a vehicle. Upon seeing the officers, two of the suspects fled on foot. During the foot pursuit, one of the suspects brandished a firearm. In response, an officer discharged their firearm one time, striking the suspect. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the suspect to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the suspect was pronounced dead. The other suspect made good their escape and was not apprehended.

The decedent has been identified as 18 year-old Deon Kay, of Southeast, DC. (more…)

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