Crime

“I would like clarity as to why this man was let go and not taken in for attempted assault.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to reach out about this article that was posted on 4/23.

On the same day, early Wednesday afternoon, that same man tried to assault me. I reached the Ward 2 office and they asked me to send an email about what happened, which I did on 4/24. Below is the email I sent:

On Wednesday, April 22nd at approximately 1:20 pm, I was finishing up my run on 13th and Massachusetts Ave, headed home to my home at XXXX X St NW.

I was on the southwestern corner of Massachusetts and 13th st, waiting for the pedestrian light to turn on so I could cross the intersection and finish my run. A shirtless man (white pants, dreadlocks, late 20s/early 30s) comes up behind me and is within inches of me. I tell him to back off and get away from me, he’s mumbling something and acting not right upstairs. He doesn’t back off, so I run to the median of Massachusetts Ave. He runs up behind me and tries to get on me. He’s crouching with his arms outstretched and looks like he’s about to either bear hug or grab me, so I yell at him again to back off. He’s mumbling something and at this point, I book it and run as fast as I can, heading northbound back to my home at XXXX X St. I look behind me and see the man is running after me, so I start zig-zagging on 13th street. (more…)

27 Shots Fired Reported in Petworth Friday Night around 11pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is investigating an unlawful discharge of a weapon that occurred on May 1, 2020, at approximately 11:03 PM in the 4200 block of 2nd Street NW. No reported injuries however a vehicle was struck. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”

A nearby resident reports: “Can confirm 27 shots fired.”

25 Year Old Woman Shot and Killed “inside a residence in the 900 block of New Jersey Ave NW” 12:45pm Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD: “Shortly after 1245pm today [Thursday], we received a call for a shooting inside a residence in the 900 block of New Jersey Ave NW. We located an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, life savings efforts were unsuccessful and she was pronounced deceased. Our Homicide Unit has assumed the investigation.

We ask that anyone with information regarding this incident call us at 202-727-9099 or text us at 50411.”

Full release: (more…)

“bullet holes everywhere” at Cuban Embassy

By Prince Of Petworth

Yesterday we reported shots fired at the Cuban Embassy by a man with an assault rifle.

From MPD: “The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) announce an arrest has been made regarding multiple shots fired in the 2600 block of 16th Street, Northwest on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

At approximately 2:10 am, members of MPD’s Third District responded to the listed location in reference to the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, MPD members located a subject with an assault-style rifle. The subject was immediately taken into custody without incident and the weapon was recovered. No injuries were reported at the scene. The investigation indicates that the subject was shooting toward a foreign embassy building located in the block.

On April 30, 2020, 42 year-old Alexander Alazo, of Aubrey, TX, was charged in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia with a Violent Attack on a Foreign Official or Official Premises Using a Deadly Weapon, Interstate Transportation of a Firearm and Ammunition With Intent to Commit a Felony, and Willfully Injuring or Damaging Property Belonging to or Occupied by a Foreign Government in the United States. This case remains under investigation with the USSS with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Diplomatic Security Service. Anyone with information should call the USSS at 202-406-8800.”

Thanks to Ryan for sharing the video of the damage: (more…)

Another Shooting Yesterday, More Arrests Made

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On April 29, 2020, members of the Fifth District responded to a call for a shooting in the 900 block of 19th Street NE. Officers arrived quickly and were able to locate a car believed to be occupied by the suspects that was fleeing from the scene. Officers gave chase and pursued the car into the Sixth District where occupants fled on foot. Officers stopped and arrested 3 males, as well as recovered a semiautomatic handgun.

The case is being investigated by the Violent Crimes Branch. Anyone with information is asked to call (202)727-9099″

“There was a shooting outside the Cuban Embassy in the 2600 block of 16th St NW around 2:15 AM.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by THEHAUGE6

Thanks to all who messaged us. Just when you think…

THEHAUGE6 reports: “@PoPville There was a shooting outside the Cuban Embassy in the 2600 block of 16th St NW around 2:15 AM. Police arrived extremely fast and arrested one man with a rifle.”

One reader reported to us via email: “10+ shots fired at 2:10am. I couldn’t sleep and just heard a LOT of gunshots and now can hear police cars and ambulances. I live on 16th and Euclid.”

Another: “a man shouting something about being a US citizen. That was the loudest thing I’ve ever heard.”

Another: “Heard what sounded like at least 20 gunshots and now there’s a huge police presence on 16th in front of the Cuban embassy with yellow tape on both sides of 16th st”

From MPD: (more…)

5:35pm Another Huge Police Response in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Harvard St, NW

Readers report: “20 cop cars?”

“massive police presence right now at 14th & Harvard. Police cars screamed by me on way to scene couple minutes ago.”

“For the third time today, 4-5 cops just sped north on 14th St NW towards the Fairmont/Girard/Harvard St. crime hot spot. What is going on??”

Shooting in Columbia Heights just before 4pm. Shots Fired around 2:30pm Reported in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Fairmont St, NW

Ed. Note: Last night readers also reported shots fired at 14th and Fairmont around 10:45pm.

Update from MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Fairmont Street NW. An adult male has sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body and was transported to an area hospital by private vehicle.

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

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

Readers report: “4-5 shots fired at 14th and Fairmont at 3:50pm” (more…)

12:45pm Shooting on New York Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all for messaging us.

From MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 200 block of New York Avenue NW. An adult male has sustained critical gunshot wounds.

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

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

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