Crime

Two Incidents of Shots Fired near North Michigan Park/Fort Totten/Queens Chapel around 9pm Wed. Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Around 9:15pm last night a reader reported:

“Just heard 8 gunshots in the North Michigan Park neighborhood in NE. (Close to the fort totten metro)”

From MPD:

“Tonight at approximately 9:00 pm, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 5000 block of 6th Place, Northeast, for the sounds of gunshot and a report of property damage in the 600 block of Nicholson Street, Northeast. Once at both locations, crime scenes were discovered. At this time there are no reported injuries.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Metropolitan Police at 202-727-9099.”

6:15pm Shooting in Truxton Circle; 9:45pm Shooting in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth


Florida and North Capitol Street, NE

A reader reported Tuesday night:

“This happened about 12 min ago (around 6:15pm). Saw guy unresponsive on ground at the Exxon. Cops swarmed shortly after and shut down neighborhood. Helicopter included

Neighbors said they heard 9 gunshots”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting at North Capitol and Bates Streets NW. An adult male is being transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.

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

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

Later around 9:45pm MPD reported:

“Shooting Investigation in the 7200 block of Blair Rd NW. Lookout for a silver Dodge Charger operated by a black male.”

“And it is a stark reminder of how much homeless youth struggle just to get off their feet.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m sure you remember hearing the story back in 2018 of the young homeless kid who was being confronted by police with a gun, and then saved by a woman – Anthony Williams.

A go fund me was set up, that raised over $25k.

I contributed and often looked back to find out more about how his life may be going, but never found much. (more…)

“what the heck happened yesterday at rhode island row parking garage?”

By Prince Of Petworth


2300 Washington Place, NE

Update from MPD:

“On January 27, 2020, members of the Fifth District were dispatched to the parking garage at 2350 Washington Place NE for the report of an assault. An on scene investigation revealed that an adult male was assaulted on the second floor of the parking garage. The victim then either fell or jumped from the second level and landed on a dumpster below. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and subsequently released.

An overnight investigation led by the Fifth District Detectives Unit yielded a DC Superior Court Search Warrant. The warrant was executed by Detectives and members of the Fifth District Crime Suppression Team. An adult male was arrested with the recovery of a semi-automatic handgun with a large capacity magazine as well as a large amount of marijuana and US Currency.

The case continues to be investigated by the the Fifth District Detectives Unit, anyone with information is asked to call (202)727-9099″

“Dear PoPville,

what the heck happened yesterday at rhode island row parking garage? the incident happened at approximately 6:30-6:45p yesterday. I got there as the ambulance drove away and before the scores of cop and investigator cars flooded the area. i was stuck in the garage (parked my car there during the day) for 2.5 hours while they were investigating a crime scene that involved a fight blood and a guy jumped or was thrown off the 3rd story of the parking garage (more…)

This is crazy

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From a resident on the MPD listserv:

“May we have more detail about the below incident/alert and why it was not included in the crime report?

(Thu, Jan 23) Alert: STABBING IN THE 700 BLOCK 5TH ST NE. Lookout for 3 B/M JUVENILES WEARING ALL BLACK CLOTHING”

An MPD Captain replied:

“Three suspects assaulted an individual and forced them inside their residence. While inside, the complainant attempt to defend themselves, and was stabbed by one of the suspects. All three suspects fled the scene. The classification was ultimately made as a Burglary I, which may have been why it wasn’t recognized on the crime report. Thank you.”

Shots Fired Reported at 12th and M St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


12th and M St, NW

Update from MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots at 12th and M St NW. There is some minor property damage reported.

Motorists and pedestrians may experience some delays in the area as we continue to investigate this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)

“unknown suspect fired multiple gunshots, causing property damage” in Brightwood

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Sounds of Gunshots – 1300 block of Peabody St NW

On January 27, 2020, at approximately 0152 hours, an unknown suspect fired multiple gunshots, causing property damage. There were no injuries. There is no usable lookout. Ballistic casings were located and recovered.

Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”

One More For Sunday’s Madness – 2:30pm Shots Fired in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


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Adding to Sunday’s madness, this just in from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) that occurred on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the 3500 block of Holmead Place, Northwest.

At approximately 2:30 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and shot at the victim. The suspects then fled the scene. No injuries were reported. (more…)

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