Crime

Update: Homicide. Shooting in Shaw just after 11:30pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


view from 7th and O Street, NW

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in the 1300 block of 7th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 11:33 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 18 year-old Malick Cisse, of Northwest, DC. (more…)

Shots Fired around 4:15pm in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Euclid St, NW

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating an incident at 14th and Fairmont Streets NW. An unknown subject fired a weapon in the area which struck the window a vehicle, shattering the window. An adult male has sustained minor lacerations from the shattering glass and is being treated by medics at this time. The subject firing the weapon fled the scene in an unknown direction.

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

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

Sherry’s Liquor Vandalized (Broken into?) Last Night in Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth


2627 Connecticut Ave, NW

Ugh. Thanks to Morgan for sending:

“Somebody really went wild at Sherry’s in Woodley Park overnight. So disappointing- it’s a great store”

Jen also writes: “Looks like Sherry’s Wine & Spirits in Woodley was broken into last nite — front window and door glass smashed; saw guy sweeping up this morning. :(“

Midnight Shooting on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by 11th Circuit (ex)FD

From MPD:

“On 1/7/20 at approximately 0001 hours, First District officers responded to the intersection of 14th and H Street NE for sounds of gunshots. On the scene, the officers found a vehicle had collided with a building adjacent to the intersection. The vehicle’s driver was suffering from two gunshot wounds. (more…)

Armed Robbery Reported in Navy Yard near Nats Park Sunday 8pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Tonight [Sunday] around 8 PM, two victims reported being robbed in the 100 block of N Street SE. They were walking through the parking lot when four black males wearing all black clothing began to punch and kick them while demanding property. Ultimately, one suspect pointed a handgun and the victims’ cell phones were taken. First District Detectives are actively pursuing leads and surveillance video of the area to better develop who the suspects are. Anyone with information about this is encouraged to call in a tip to 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text to 50-411.”

Update: Homicide. Multiple Shots Fired (possibly 30+) in Langdon – Initial Report of Multiple Victims.

By Prince Of Petworth


24th St and Franklin St, NE

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 6, 2020, in the 2400 block of Franklin Street, Northeast.

At approximately 1:36 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Two additional adult male victims were located after they sought treatment at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The decedent has been identified as 38 year-old Lamar Walters, of Northeast, DC.” (more…)

“we’ve noticed police activity on our block that we don’t really understand”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Ed. Note: It was an operation for “prostitution related offenses”. See below for full MPD report.

“Dear PoPville,

We live near the intersection of 12th St. & N St. NW. Over the last few months — and most recently last night — we’ve noticed police activity on our block that we don’t really understand. We’re hoping that the community might shed some light.

In short, several police cars will pull over a car (sometimes with a squad car blocking that car from the front); an officer will approach the driver and have him out of the car within a minute or so; the driver will then be put in the back of a police car a few seconds later (sometimes cuffed, sometimes we’re not sure, but never with any fuss); and finally a different police officer will immediately hop into the pulled-over car and drive it away (without, e.g., first documenting any evidence). To be clear, the entire sequence of events lasts only 3-5 minutes — much too quickly to be an ordinary traffic stop, in our view. And we’ve never before seen a police officer get into someone’s car and drive it away. (more…)

Stabbing Homicide on U Street Saturday Night (early Sunday morning)

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, January 5, 2020, in the 1200 block of U Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:21 am, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of an aggravated assault. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. (more…)

Resident Frustration Mounts After Saturday Morning Shooting in the Capitol View Building: “Please see the attached photo of the bullet hole in the elevator landing wall.”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader shares some frustration and more details about the Saturday morning shooting inside the Capitol View building at 14th and Belmont Street, NW:

“The UDR building management has sought to downplay this incident from the start. They didn’t send any message to residents until more than 3 hours after the incident occurred with very little information. Then when they did follow-up several more hours later, the message is an unacceptable minimization of their knowledge of the ongoing problem with this unit, the seriousness of the incident itself and the severity of the damage caused.

Per the MPD on the scene, multiple rounds were fired within the fourth floor hallway. The gunfire was not confined to the unit. Please see the attached photo of the bullet hole in the elevator landing wall. If it’s not an “on-going threat to the community” now, it certainly was when bullets were flying in a common space at 9 a.m. on a Saturday! (more…)

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