Crime

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


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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…)

About that Helicopter Last Night. A Continuing Series.

By Prince Of Petworth


“DC Police Helicopter circling with spot line trained on 13th and Irving, Street, NW”

Carlee first alerted us around 11:30pm: “Helicopter with spotlight circling go around Columbia Heights +cops headed down 13th. Any clue what’s going on?”

Ed. Note: Original some people thought this might be related to the shooting around 14th and V Street, NW but that started. later.


Photo by Carter Quinley

Carter noted a police report: “armed robberies in Columbia Heights, police and helicopters searching for suspects” (more…)

Shooting in the 1400 block of V Street, NW around Midnight

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and V Street, NW

From MPD around 12:15am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of V Street nw. An adult female has been transported to an area 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.”

Shooting in Bloomingdale around 4:40pm

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of North Capitol Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening injury to the foot.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

“Shooting Investigation at Union Station” 3:09pm

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by John Goucher

From AlertDC: “Shooting Investigation at 1509hrs at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE. No Lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT”

From MPD:

“Metropolitan Police Department, US Capitol Police, and Amtrak Police officers and detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at Union Station. The victim has been transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries and a suspect has been stopped. There are closures in the bus deck area and bus travelers may be delayed.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

Driver Crashes Car into City Paws and Pacers Running on 14th Street around 5:45pm Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


1800 block of 14th Street, NW

Thanks to all who messaged us as it was happening. Still unclear what actually caused the driver to crash though I did also get reports that arrests were made. Updates if MPD releases any reports.

DC Fire & EMS reported around 6pm: “Crash with vehicle into structure 1800 block 14th St NW. #DCsBravest on scene assessing 3 injuries. Initial indications of structural damage. The cave-in task force is enroute. 1 structure being evacuated. Collapse zone established.”

Som Records responded “One guy did leave in a stretcher but he was talking and didn’t seem too hurt.”

A reader responded to us on twitter with news about the injured pedestrian: “My son, former husband and brother-in-law we’re leaving the store moments before this happened and narrowly escaped with their lives. Former husband hit by the vehicle on his leg. Former husband has leg injury.”

Kat sent the photo above: “I was buying shoes inside Pacers Running when that happened. I was with my two toddlers (you can see their scooters by the entrance on one of the photos). We are fine though and only one of them was a bit scared. The other one didn’t care because he wanted an orange tracker.”

More photos: (more…)

Update: Homicide. Shooting at North Capitol and Bates St, NW around 10:15pm Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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A reader reported around 10:15pm Saturday night: “someone was just shot at Bates and N Cap NW. They loaded the guy in the ambulance but seem uncertain about his prognosis”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of North Capitol Street and Bates Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Full release from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in the unit block of Florida Avenue, Northwest. (more…)

Shots Fired around 3:15pm in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Oak St, NW

One reader reported: “Wanted to report shots were fired around 3:30 pm in Columbia Heights today. Police currently on scene. Any further information would be appreciated.”

Another reader reported: “Not sure if you heard, 4-5 shots fired at 14th and Ogden NW at like 3:15. I almost biked directly through the line of Fire, had to slam on my brakes and duck out of the way to not get hit. Didn’t see if anyone got shot, I ran away.”

Updates when/if more is learned.

Traffic Fatality: Scooter operator killed by a man driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling the wrong direction on 11th Street, NE Last Night. Arrest Made.

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Friday, August 28, 2020, in the 200 block of 11th Street, Northeast.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 1:29 am, First District officers responded to a crash involving a motorized scooter and a pickup truck at the intersection of 11th Street and Constitution Avenue, Northeast. The on-scene investigation revealed the scooter operator was traveling westbound on Constitution Avenue, Northeast and a Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling the wrong direction on 11th Street, Northeast, which is one-way southbound. (more…)

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