Crime

The Outrage Vandalized on 14th Street in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1722 14th Street, NW

Update from The Outrage:

“This is our third incident of vandalism in the last 3 months. We have adequate security measures in place and have promising leads on the suspects as we’re catching them on camera.

For those that don’t know us, The Outrage is a hub for activism — 100% of our retail sales are donated to progressive partner organizations or subsidize our community space. We’ve been an official partner for every major social movement since 2016 (think Women’s March, March For Our Lives, etc). We pride ourselves on holding space for progressive issues that uplift the most marginalized communities. For us, these types of attacks only highlight the need to keep doing the work. You can break our windows every day, but we’ll keep opening our doors.

We’re still open and need our community’s support now more than ever. If you want unapologetically progressive spaces like The Outrage to exist in the world, please stop by or sign up to be a member today. You can find membership applications here.

In community,
Michelle”

Sophie reports: (more…)

Double Shooting at 14th and V Street, NW Monday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and V Street, NW

Amy reported around 6:30pm:

“Two people were picked up by ambluences– one had stumbled down the street, and there is now a lot of blood in the bikelane. When they picked up the one who stumbled down he was no longer moving. The other was in the crosswalk and looked like he had been hit in the leg.”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 2000 block of 14th Street NW. Two adult males have been transported to area hospitals with 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.”

Helluva Way to Wake Up Vol. 1058

By Prince Of Petworth

Oof. Thanks to Beth for sending: “Carroll Ave in Takoma DC, right in front of Takoma Central and Yoga District, across the street from Starbucks. I was surprised to see a tire theft on a main street, but this area is very quiet overnight. And these thieves move fast. I spoke with the car’s driver. It’s a rental – she just moved to DC from NYC yesterday.”

It had been 7 days since our last stolen wheels report.

About that Helicopter Hovering around Bloomingdale, NoMa and Shaw last night

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live at 1st and R St. NW near Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale. was awakened at 2:44am this morning by an unusually loud, low-flying helicopter. It seemed to be making repeated passes right over our house in intervals of about 30 seconds (i.e. never straying far from directly overhead. Objects on shelves and nightstand and walls in my room were rattling when the helicopter passed over our house. This lasted for quite some time — approximately 20 minutes. Any idea what was going on?”

A few folks also inquired @PoPville on twitter and Alan found from US Park Police that: “The Eagle was assisting MPD with a critical missing 70 y.o. with dementia.”

3:30pm Shooting around New Hampshire and Gallatin St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Full report from MPD:

“On February 13, 2020 at approximately 3:30 pm several armed individuals entered a residence in the 4900 block of First St, NW. Consequently, an exchange of gunfire occurred in the rear of the 5000 block of New Hampshire Ave, NW. One of the suspects was struck, apprehended and charged with Burglary while armed. One weapon was recovered from the scene.

This case is under investigation by the Fourth District Detectives Office. Any additional information please contact 202-727-9099.” (more…)

Shots Fired in Columbia Heights around 8:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“5-7 gunshots near target in columbia heights”

“Lots of gunshots from two different guns near 14th and Fairmont just now. Heard some cars speeding off as well…”

“My boyfriend was coming out of our building at 14th and Fairmont when it happened– at least 5-10 shots. Cannot believe we haven’t seen any police cars come in yet ???”

“Finally starting to block off 14th at Girard, presumably between there and Fairmont, but yeah it feels like very little fanfare. Guess it’s been a busy night for them.”

7:30pm Shooting on North Cap near New York Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The First District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred this evening at approximately 7:30 pm. The victim, an adult male, reported that while in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW he sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition. There is no lookout information at this time.

This incident is being actively investigated by detectives from the First District. Should anyone have information about the incident, please contact the First District detectives office at 202-299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

6pm Shots Fired reported in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


8th and Upshur Street, NW

Full release from MPD:

“Agents from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the 700 block of Varnum Street, Northwest.

At approximately 5:45 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the area of the 500 block of Varnum Street, Northwest, for the report of the sounds of gunshots. While canvassing the area the officers encountered an adult male in the rear of the 4200 block of 7th Street, Northwest, who was armed with a handgun. The suspect pointed the handgun at the officers and they discharged their weapons at him. (more…)

“Was across the street from the person who reportedly had a weapon. The police shot at him and he ran.”

By Prince Of Petworth


F Street, NW between 11th and 10th

Full police report from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch and Internal Affairs Division are investigating a homicide and a police involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the 700 block of 8th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 5:08 pm, uniformed members of the First District were on patrol in the area and heard the sounds of gunshots. They located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and observed a suspect fleeing the scene. Officers pursued the suspect into the 700 block of 10th Street, Northwest, where there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and the officers. The suspect was apprehended in the area of 11th and H Streets, Northwest. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the suspect and victim to local hospitals for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The suspect was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

The decedent has been identified as 29 year-old Terence Dantzler, of no fixed address. (more…)

Shots Fired in Shaw (and possibly NoMa) around 3pm

By Prince Of Petworth


700 block of Florida Ave, NW

A reader reports that in Shaw he heard 5-6 shots fired.

From MPD:

“MPD is investigating calls for sounds of gunshots in the area of the 700 block of Florida Ave NW and the Unit block of Florida Ave NE. There are no victims at this time. Due to traffic congestion, please avoid those areas until further notice.”

Updates when/if more is known/released.

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