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From MPD:
“This afternoon at approximately 4:22 pm, officers from the First District were in the vicinity of the 1100 block of K Street SE when they heard the sounds of gunshots. While the officers were beginning to canvass, we received a call for a shooting in the 1100 block of K Street SE. Officers located three adult male victims and began to render aid. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a First Degree Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping while Armed offense that occurred on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in the 3900 block of 12th Street, Northeast. (more…)
From a previous helicopter search
Update:
The Eagle and USPP officers were assisting MPD with a search for an emotionally distressed person.
— USPPNEWS (@usparkpolicepio) May 8, 2020
Got tons of reports from U Street, Columbia Heights and Petworth starting around 2:30am: (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged us: “Officer tells me someone was shot in the leg.”
“Shooting at or outside residence on Kennedy and 13th, whole street blocked off. Young man, looked alert” (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit have announced an arrest has been made in a First Degree Sexual Abuse and Robbery offense that occurred on Friday, January 27, 2006, in the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 1:30 am, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and took the victim’s property. The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 43 year old, Landrell Jordan of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse and Robbery.”
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From MPD:
“Last night at approximately 2230 hours, members of the Fifth District Crime Suppression Team (CST) were conducting operations in the 1500 block of F Street, NE. Officers observed a group of individuals who they attempted to contact, and one of the group fled on foot at the sight of police. That person was stopped shortly thereafter, and was found to be in possession of Glock 26 .9mm semi-automatic handgun. The firearm was equipped with an extended magazine capable of holding 30 rounds of ammunition, (more…)
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From MPD:
“On May 5, 2020, at approximately 7:17pm the Fourth District made an arrest for Carrying a Pistol Without a License. Due to many citizen complaints, Fourth District Officers engaged people hanging out in the parking lot at 14th St & Meridian St, NW. One individual took unprovoked flight from the police and was stopped. He was subsequently arrested and charged with an unlawful handgun. He was in possession of a 45 Caliber semi-auto handgun during the arrest. Great work by the Fourth District Officers!”
Thanks to John for sending: “DC’s finest helping a mother in need! The ducks 7 babies had all fallen into a sewer. Animal Control on their way to rescue!”
And thanks to Ryan for the live action: (more…)
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A reader reports: “I spoke to two cops this morning who are still on the block after shooting lastnight. They said there were two shots, and one fatality. There is still tape up and multiple police cars on the block.”
From MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 100 block of Q Street NW. An adult male has sustained critical injuries.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Full report from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 4, 2020, in the 100 block of Q Street, Northwest.
At approximately 10:26 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. (more…)
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This morning Andrew asked: “11th St SE was closed from North Carolina and Independence with police tape and cops at about 5am this morning – any idea what happened?”
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Monday, May 4, 2020, between the intersection of 11th Street and Independence Avenue, Southeast.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 12:36 am, a vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed into another vehicle at listed location. The impact caused the vehicles to strike multiple parked vehicles. Following the collision, two occupants exited the first vehicle and fled on foot. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the crash and located a passenger inside of the first vehicle. The passenger was pronounced dead on the scene and transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. (more…)