9th and W Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We had multiple shots fired tonight (Saturday) around 10:15 pm sounded like a shootout at 9th and W St NW in front of Whole Foods. (more…)
Crime
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Update: Full release from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of three suspects in a fatal traffic crash that occurred in Northwest.
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 5:35 p.m., United States Park Police detected a stolen vehicle, a silver 2014 Honda Accord in the area of Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue, Northwest. United States Park Police attempted a traffic stop of the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle fled north on Rock Creek Parkway onto Shoreham Drive, north on 24th Street, and south onto Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. As the suspect vehicle sped south on the William Howard Taft Bridge, the suspect vehicle crossed into the opposite lanes of traffic and struck a moped. The impact of the crash caused the victim to be ejected from the moped and into the street.
The suspect vehicle did not stop and continued southbound off the William Howard Taft Bridge, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if anyone knows why DC police were stopping random cars just past the Taft bridge going towards Dupont late Tuesday afternoon? I saw an officer standing in the middle of the road waving random cars over to a stop point… a few police vehicles nearby.”
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“Dear PoPville,
Anybody know what’s happening on 7th street and Jackson NE? There was a helicopter circling low for about an hour at 6:15 this morning and now an entire street is blocked off. Fire people just said “police incident.”
Update: “MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation in the 600 block of Hamlin Street, Northeast. MPD’s Emergency Response Team is on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.”
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Upton at Wisconsin Ave, NW
From MPD (around 8am):
“Alert: Shooting investigation near the area of Wisconsin Avenue and Upton Street, NW.
“UPDATE: This is the firearm that was recovered on scene.”
Update: This is an officer-involved shooting. One suspect has been pronounced dead.” (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of three suspects involved in an assault that occurred at the Chipotle in Navy Yard.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8:41 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) received a call for a large fight inside of the Chipotle in the 1200 block of First Street, SE. MPD members were already deployed in the area to monitor a large group and arrived on scene within one minute of the call. The officers were advised that the individuals involved in the fight had already fled the location. Witnesses reported one group of juveniles were inside of the establishment when another group entered, and a fight broke out immediately. Both groups fled prior to the officer’s arrival. No injuries were reported.
On June 10, 2026, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order, a 15-year-old male, (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 7:18 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 2500 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. The description of the suspect is a black male, wearing a white tank top, black pants, and a black hat. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
Full narrative from MPD: (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at approximately 2:17 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1300 block of 6th Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the incident and transported the adult male victim in critical condition to a local hospital. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred in Northwest.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at approximately 6:18 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of the sounds of gunshots in the 2600 block of 15th Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located property damage and no reported victims. The detectives’ investigation revealed that the shooting occurred inside of a residence at the location. (more…)
A reader reports from Petworth around 6pm (Thursday):
“Huge police response north of Sherman Circle… At least 10-12 shots fired. 2 kids shot.”
From AlertDC:
“Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 1300 block of Emerson Street, NW. (more…)