Crime

Daytime Shooting in Shaw; Car Drives Into Columbia Heights Metro Entrance (unclear if related)

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers report starting around 1:20/1:25pm: “gunshots in Shaw. Maybe 12 or so. We’re at 7th and T. Can’t tell exactly where it was.”

“maybe 10 shots fired around 7th & RI a few min ago.”

“just heard some serious gunshots (or what sounded like them) near the Shaw Metro stop – 7th & S Sts NW. Anyone know what’s going on?”

Update from MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of 8th Street NW. An adult male has been located at an area hospital with a non life threatening injury.

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

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


14th and Irving St, NW photo by Adam Nathaniel Peck

Earlier around 12:45pm: “I have no idea how this happened, honestly I tune out all noise these days and didn’t notice until after cops were already on the scene. Anyone else know what led up to this?”

One reader reported: “It was crazy! He accelerated and didn’t even swerve. Almost like he mixed up the gas and the brake or something. No clue what could have caused it though cause nothing was in the road on anything”

About that Big Police Response on Benning Yesterday – Beyond the Pale but arrest made

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Yesterday on twitter @PoPville I was asked about the huge police presence on Benning Road. So much worse than I could even imagine.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill while Armed (Knife) and First Degree Cruelty to Children offense that occurred on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in the 1700 block of Benning Road, Northeast.

At approximately 5:48 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a two year-old female, suffering from multiple stab wounds. (more…)

Shooting on Sherman Ave Just After Midnight

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Reana first reported at 12:06am: “Multiple what I assume shots fired around Sherman and Irving. Fireworks were going on earlier, but this definitely seemed like shots.”

Many others reported up to 12 shots fired and a very quick police response.

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2900 block of Sherman Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. Patrol units in the area have several persons of interest detained and multiple firearms recovered.

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

MPD makes Indecent Exposure Arrest in the 1300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Thomas Circle

From MPD:

“I’ve noticed previous posts expressing alarm at suspects who have committed the crime of Indecent Exposure. I wanted to let PoPville know that we take these crimes seriously and follow up on all offenses that have been reported to MPD. While these cases can be difficult to close with an arrest, members of the Second District have previously been successful. One recent example (more…)

Positively Chaotic on 4th Street Last Night (Carjacking arrest made, shooting nearby an hour later)

By Prince Of Petworth


4th and K Street, NW

Kate sends around 12:45am: “first the race of cars up New York Ave and now gunshots and tons of cars outside on 4th and K”

Alyssa reports:

“Around 12:36am, we heard 6-7 gun shots sounded like it came from 4th and K St NW. We saw two young males run east on K St. We called 911. Then another young male flagged down a police van and the van followed him to in front of the building under construction at 4th and K St. 3-5 mins later a fire engine and two ambulances joined them in front of the construction.

Earlier tonight we watched a 10+ car pursuit of an armed carjacker who stole a gold Equinox on the same street.

Summer 2020 in DC. And so it begins.”

From MPD: (more…)

More Details on Monday Morning Shooting in Petworth, Arrest Made, Suspect Shot by Complainant, who has a Firearms Registration Certificate and Concealed Carry Permit

By Prince Of Petworth

Update on Monday morning’s shooting near the Petworth metro from MPD:

“The Fourth District officers responded to a sounds of gun shot call in the 800 block of Randolph Street, NW (11:21am). A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect pulled a handgun out and threatened the complainant. The complainant, who has a Firearms Registration Certificate and Concealed Carry Permit, drew his weapon and fired two shots striking the suspect twice, (more…)

Shots Fired in Petworth just after 11pm near Sherman Circle; Shots Later Fired in 16th Street Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


Sherman Circle

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is investigating an unlawful discharge of a weapon that occurred on May 25, 2020, at approximately 11:07 PM in the 4700 block of 8th Street NW. No reported injuries however a vehicle was struck.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.” (more…)

Double Shooting in Columbia Heights around 6:30pm Update: Now a homicide investigation

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 1400 block of Fairmont St NW. 2 adult males are being treated for critical injuries.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 25, 2020, in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, Northwest.

At approximately 6:21 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots. (more…)

Shots Fired near Petworth Metro around 11:15am

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers report: “Massive police response at Randolph and Georgia Ave after what sounded like 2 shots.”

“gunshots heard at Georgia and Randolph NW. Polive already on the scene”

“One guy was hit :-/ Ran down the alley and was able to get help pretty quickly.”

Updates as more is known.

Beloved Bike Stolen from Mount Pleasant, Reward Offered for its Return

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Someone stole my bike in Mount Pleasant last night, in front of the Dorchester house. I’m posting fliers and on next door, but I’m willing to pay a reward for its return. I don’t even care if you’re the person who stole it. I just really loved that bike. It’s a carbon track, 8 speed Miir”

Any info please contact Callie at calliewrong(at)gmail(dot)com

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