Crime

Sunday Afternoon Shots Fired in Eckington Striking Parked Car; Shots Fired around 6:15pm on Georgia Ave Striking Bravo Bar’s Window

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Double Shooting in SW around 8:40pm Sat. Night; Shots Fired Reported earlier in Columbia Heights/Adams Morgan and Logan Circle (Fri. Night)

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

“wrapped his arms around me from behind, and blew in my ear”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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.”

MPD “investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of North Capitol St NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Don’t Fall For those posing as a Florida Avenue Grill Fundraiser

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Suspect Sought in an Assault With Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

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…)

About that police presence and helicopter around North Capitol/New York Ave Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


North Capitol St and M Street, NW

Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest.

At approximately 10:48 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 28 year-old Shantal Hill, of Northwest, DC.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”

Readers started reporting around 11pm:

“3-4 shots and then 5-6”

“Gunshots on M Street & New York Ave in NoMa about 10 mins ago. Heavy police presence now”

“Just heard a rapid succession of 8 or 9 gunshots – N. Capitol and M. Then two cars crashed into each other at the same corner. Tons of police arriving now…” (more…)

“broke glass to the front door to an establishment and stole 2 bottles of whiskey”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD: “At approximately 11:00 pm last night in the 500 block 8th St SE, an unknown suspect(s) broke glass to the front door to an establishment and stole 2 bottles of whiskey and fled. Suspect information is unknown. Anybody with information is encouraged to call the MPD tip line at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.”

Ed. Note: This follows yesterday’s report that Dio Wine Bar was robbed of wine on H Street, NE. We also subsequently learned that Bar Bullfrog was also robbed on H Street, NE that night.

“Thankfully neighbors saw it go down and were out to help in seconds.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Brandon VerVelde

Brandon reported: “mugging/assault on 1500 block of Constitution Ave NE. Three assailants fled on foot. Thankfully neighbors saw it go down and were out to help in seconds. 5+ squads and an ambulance”

From MPD: “The First District is currently investigating a robbery that occurred this evening at approximately 7:55 pm in the 1500 block of Constitution Ave NE. The victim reported that they were approached by several suspects, who began punching him in the face before taking his wallet. (more…)

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