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Readers reported around 10:45pm Tuesday night: “About 5-6 gunshots on fairmont at university pl nw”
“5 gunshots at 14th and Fairmont”
“6 shots a few minutes ago, rapid succession, sounded like Fairmont/14th…”
Ed. Note: I haven’t seen any reports from MPD so apparently nobody was hit. I did however see this disturbing report a bit earlier from MPD near the Petworth metro: (more…)
From MPD:
“On April 27, 2020, members of the Fifth District Crime Suppression Team were proactively patrolling the Eckington and Edgewood neighborhoods in relation to a number of recent offenses in the area. Members observed an SUV that was taken in an Armed Carjacking on April 25, 2020. As Officers approached the vehicle numerous subjects fled. In a combined effort patrol officers and Crime Suppression Officers were able to stop and identify the seven occupants of the SUV and recover a semi-automatic handgun, as well as the stolen SUV. (more…)
James sends the frustrating photo: “Anyone else experienced stolen plants from their yards in Petworth-ish area? Someone dug up and stole my parents’ Japanese maple last night.”
A reader reported around 2:20pm Sunday: “Just heard 5 shots in Eckington near summit place NE and Rhode island. Wasn’t outside to pinpoint but in case you get others messaging – it was definitely 5 quick shots. Sounds like it came from the street and not great aim hitting some parked cars.”
Multiple readers reported around 6:15pm Sunday: “multiple shots fired in the 2900 block of Georgia Ave NW, with some hitting the windows of Bravo Bar. Georgia Ave NW closed between Harvard and Hobart at the 2900 block.” (more…)
From MPD:
“On April 25, 2020 at approximately 8:40 pm, officers from the First District responded to the Unit Block of N Street SW for a report of a shooting. On the scene, officers located two adult male victims and began to render aid. Both victims had gunshot wounds to their lower extremities and were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
On Wednesday afternoon (April 22), between W & V on 16th Street, NW, a man with dreadlocks wrapped his arms around from me from behind, and blew in my ear. I had a friend with me (coincidentally we were on the way to the police station to pick up permit signs for her movers) and she pushed him out of the way. I am still recovering from wrist surgery from last week with my arm in a sling so was pretty helpless in all of this. A police report was filed but I still wanted to send his photo your way as a warning to those living nearby.”
Readers started reporting around 1:45pm: “6 gunshots fired rapidly on north Capitol/ NY ave, tons of cops, guy on ground holding his leg”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of North Capitol St NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries to the lower extremities. (more…)
11th and Florida Ave, NW
It was very upsetting to see this sign last month. Even more upsetting is scammers trying to take advantage of our emotions.
On Saturday the Florida Avenue Grill warned:
“Beware there are multiple unauthorized people purportedly raising money to “save” @floridaavegrill here on IG and elsewhere. None of these solicitations are authorized. They are done without our knowledge or consent. Nor have any funds donated been given to the Grill… The Grill is not going out of business. (more…)
Oof. Thanks to Chris for sending from Bloomingdale.
It had been 10 days since our last stolen wheels report.
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in connection with an Assault With Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the 1100 block of 8th Street, Southeast.
At approximately 7:00 am, the victim encountered the suspect at the listed location. The suspect requested the victim engage in a sexual act while exposing himself. When the victim refused, the suspect brandished a knife and assaulted the victim. (more…)