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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in the 1000 block of 15th Street, Southeast.
At approximately 9:43 pm, members of the First District responded to the 1500 block of K Street, Southeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious adult male, inside of a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Tuesday June 9, 2020, at approximately 1:20 am, Fourth District members responded to a call at the Fort Totten Metro station for an Armed Carjacking. The victim reports that they were approached by 2 suspects, one of which had a gun, and they ordered them out of the car. The suspects then drove away in her vehicle. (more…)
From Black Lives Matter DC:
“Black people are allowed to be joyful or feel seen with DC renaming a street after Black Lives Matter. It’s also our responsibility to let you know what we are fighting for, who has the power to change things and that power concedes nothing without demand.”
-Kiki Green, a Core Organizer with Black Lives Matter DC
Today Black Lives Matter DC stands in solidarity with freedom fighters all over the world to honor the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Dreasjon Reed, and as always those we have lost to police here in DC:
Jeffery Price, age 22, was chased to his death in DC by the Metropolitan Police Department on May 4, 2018.
D’Quan Young, age 24, was shot and killed in DC by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on May 9, 2018.
Marqueese Alston, 22, was shot and killed in DC by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) June 12, 2018
Terrence Sterling, 31, was chased, shot and killed by DC by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on September 11, 2016
Ralphael Briscoe– age 18, as shot and killed in DC by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on April 26, 2011
The names of more loved ones lost have been compiled here by Stop Police Terror Project DC.
These are the names of the people that performative Black Lives Matter street art leaves out. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Monday, June 8, 2020, in the 7000 block of Piney Branch Road, Northwest.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 9:17 pm, a vehicle was traveling in the listed location when it struck a pedestrian. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the crash and determined the pedestrian displayed no signs consistent with life. The pedestrian remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified 21-year-old Timothy Abbott, of Northwest, DC. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On 6/8/20 at approximately 02:44 a.m., First District officers responded to the 1200 block of I St SE for the sounds of gunshots. Immediately after the initial call, another call came in for a traffic crash in the block. Officers responded and found that a Dodge sedan had collided with two parked vehicles in the block and the occupant[s] had fled on foot. Additionally, there was evidence of gunfire and damage to several other parked vehicles in the block. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in the 1300 block of Brentwood Road, Northeast.
At approximately 4:50 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. (more…)
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From the District of Columbia National Guard:
“The District of Columbia National Guard investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the operational employment of DCNG helicopter assets in and around the District of Columbia on Monday June 1 is underway.
The investigation is looking into whether the aircraft in question flew at inappropriately low altitudes and whether they adhered to applicable safety standards and flying procedures while in flight. The investigation will also explore whether military medevac aircraft bearing the Red Cross emblem were improperly or inappropriately employed to support DCNG civil disturbance response operations. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Armed Carjacking and Kidnapping offense that occurred on Thursday, June 4, 2020, in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road, Northeast.
At approximately 3:03 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished two handguns and attempted to take the victim’s vehicle. The victim refused and fled the scene. The suspect then entered an establishment and held a second victim against their will. (more…)
Ed. Note: With our recent coverage focusing almost entirely on the protests I have been deficient in some posts that I would normally cover. I will continue to focus on the protests but include other posts as well. I especially did want to update what happened in Bloomingdale last Sunday because two people were sadly killed. One was 81-year-old Donald Malloy.
Full report from MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality involving a hit and run traffic crash with a double traffic fatality that occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2020, between the intersection of Bryant Street and North Capitol Street, Northeast.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 6:25 pm, a vehicle was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed and struck another vehicle in the intersection of Bryant Street and North Capitol Street, Northeast. The driver of the striking vehicle exited his car and then fled on foot. (more…)
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Thanks to all who shared word of the 7pm curfew tonight and tomorrow night from the Mayor’s press conference:
“The curfew runs from 7 PM to 6 AM both nights.
There are several exemptions from the curfew:
* Anyone voting or participating in tomorrow’s election activities (e.g., poll workers & volunteers);
* Essential workers when engaged in essential functions; &
* Anyone traveling to a hospital/urgent care.”
From a press release (more…)