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A reader reports:
“I heard 9 gun shots last night at 12.25am. Sounded like it was around Kenyon and Georgia Ave NW. No sirens or news about it this am. Did anyone else hear this? Four shots, pause, then five.”
Another reader reported around that time “Heard gunshots near Euclid and Sherman nw”
14th and Meridian Place, NW
Josh reported at 10:20pm: “multiple gunshots just fired at 14th and meridian NW. Apparently it happened on the sidewalk and the victims dragged themselves into Johnny’s side door.”
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting at 2220 hrs in the 1300 block of Meridian Place NW. Lookout for 3 B/M’s in a white honda vehicle”
Alan Henney reported:
“DOUBLE SHOOTING INVOLVING A TEEN- 14th St at Meridian Pl NW-DC in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood. 17yom shot in the leg and 26yom shot in the arm.”
Thanks to Tucker for sending from U Street.
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From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting inside of a building in the 3000 block of 14th street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the leg. This incident is alleged to have taken place inside of a building. Officers and detectives are on scene and are continuing to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Readers report:
“shooting on the corner of 9th and U right now – right in front of Nellie’s. Don’t know what happened but there’s a body in the street.”
“Yes, in front of the Brixton. I heard 5 shots at 8:45 pm.”
Update from MPD:
“Members of the Third District have responded to the area of Florida and U Street NW in reference to the sounds of gunshots. We have recovered shell casings in the area and a vehicle which has bullet damage to it. However, we have NOT located any shooting victims or individuals reporting that they were shot at. Officers and detectives on the scene continue to investigate.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
via WMATA
From WMATA:
“Metro Transit Police today [Thursday] arrested Issa Conteh, 39, of Alexandria, on weapons charges following an anonymous tip from a Metro rider at Anacostia Station.
The Metro customer called 911 shortly after 7 a.m. to report that she observed a man in possession of a gun. DC 911 transferred the call to Metro Transit Police dispatchers, who obtained a description from the caller and broadcast a flash lookout to officers. (more…)
Thanks to Meghan for sharing from Hill East. And to Kathleen for sending from 13th Street, NW: “A friend woke up to this on 13th St NW today. According to the police another car was also in the same condition two blocks north. Toyota’s seem to be the target”
It had been 1 day since our last stolen wheels report.
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From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2100 block of 2nd Street NW. 2 adult males have been transported to area hospitals with non life threatening injuries to their extremities.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
One reader reported:
“Heard like 9 pretty rapid gun shots in LeDroit Park – tons of cops flooding the area now.”
Oof, thanks to Christopher for sending from 16th Street Heights.
It had been 14 days since our last stolen wheels report.
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From MPD:
“Shortly after 1pm today, we received a call for gunshots heard in the vicinity of the 1300 block of Half Street, SW. Our officers were in the area and responded to the block. We located a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the court yard area. He was ultimately pronounced dead and our Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. As of now we have a look out for a black male, thin in stature, wearing dark clothing.
We ask that anyone with information or video regarding this incident call us immediately and share that with us. Please call 202-727-9099 or text us at 50411. As always information leading to the successful prosecution of homicide cases may be eligible for rewards up to $25,000.”
NBC Washington reported: “A 15-year-old boy (Thomas Johnson) was shot and killed near Nationals Park Wednesday afternoon, hours before thousands of Nats fans were set to attend a playoffs watch party at the stadium.”
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From MPD:
“On Wednesday October 9, 2019 at approximately 2143 hours police officers from the Fifth District responded to a call for a shooting on the 1600 block of Rosedale St NE. Once on scene the officers located two adult male who had sustained traumatic injuries and were unconscious and not responsive. This is an active investigation being conducted by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099.”