Crime

About that Big Police Presence in Columbia Heights around 8:30pm – It was an “armed robbery at gunpoint”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Tonight, October 31st at around 8:30pm there was an armed robbery in the 1300 block of Columbia road. The heavy police presence in the vicinity peaked my interest, but something was clearly wrong when a black sedan carrying 4 passengers ran a red light at 11th and Harvard, almost t-boning me through the intersection at twice the speed limit. Police pursued this vehicle. 15 minutes later, I asked 4 officers what had happened. One hesitated to answer, then replied “not a shooting” and refused to say more. (more…)

Double Shooting in Shaw around 12:30am

By Prince Of Petworth

One reader messaged us: “Sounded like 7-8 shots at 12:30. Cops were running down Florida from 7th.”

Vera sends the above from “in front of the Atlantic Plumbing building in Shaw tonight”

Another reader forwarded a report that the shooting was closer to Florida Ave.

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the area of 8th Street and V Street NW. Two adults males have been transported to area hospitals with non life threatening injuries.

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

Disturbing report from Columbia Heights this morning

By Prince Of Petworth

JD reported around 11:30am:

“just saw about 8 kids chase a man through the street and jump him on 14th NW & Columbia around the 7-11. With all the people running, I thought it was another shooting. But then I noticed they were all laughing and smiling.
They caught up to him started kicking & punching him for a few secs then ran to the opposite corner and were just laughing about it. The guy got up and was able to walk away. No cops in sight, despite what seems to happen on that corner every god damn day. (more…)

This is a very poorly worded subject line. Still messed up, but very very poorly worded

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“5D Robbery Snatch of a 9 year old

On October 30, 2019 at approximately 3:30 PM a 9 year old girl and a 10 year old girl were walking home from school in the area of the 900 block of 22nd Street NE. The 9 year old borrowed the 10 year old’s cell phone to call her mother as they were walking. As they were walking they encountered a group of juvenile males, one of which grabbed the phone from the 9 year old. The group fled on foot towards the 1900 block of I Street NE. Neither of the girls were injured.

This case is being investigated by members of the Fifth District Detectives Office. Anyone with information is asked to call (202)727-9099.”

9pm Shooting in SW; 9:30 pm Shots Fired on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“October 29, 2019, at 8:57 pm First District units heard and responded to the sounds of gunshots within the 200-300 block of K Street, SW. Upon their arrival to the scene officers located an adult male victim behind 237 K St, SW with gunshot wounds to his lower body. The victim has been hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries. The victim nor witnesses provided any information regarding the suspect. This investigation is currently open and ongoing.

Should you have any information about this incident, investigators may be contacted at the First District Detectives Office (202) 299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Incident Center at (202) 727-9099.”

From MPD:

“This evening at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 400 Block of 13th St, NE and the surrounding area for the report of sounds of gunshots. Once on scene, officers located eight shell casings. The First District has not received any additional information regarding a lookout. Anyone that may have witnessed this or has any information (video footage, etc) regarding this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099. You may also send us your anonymous TEXT TIPS 50411.”

Shooting Just Before Midnight in Park View; Shots Fired in Shaw around the same time

By Prince Of Petworth

Norms messaged us around 11:50pm: “15-20 gunshots in Park View, Warder and Otis. Tons of police on scene immediately.”

From MPD:

“Shooting in the 600 block of Otis Pl., NW. Lookout is for a white sedan white sedan with unknown tags.”

Ajh reported:

“Nothing like 8 gunshots outside your window to blow your Nats buzz. This whole grab my dogs and roll toward my bedroom wall routine is getting old. (Cc: @PoPville; shooting on O between 7th and 8th NW during top of the 9th)”

Kelly reported at 11:39pm: “I think I heard gunfire on 9th and N Nw. Just saw police rushing that way.”

turbo replied: “pretty sure it was two different caliber guns. one shot three times and the other 5. i think i heard shouting as well but was busy running in the other direction”

“a male suspect pulled out a gun, struck one victim and threatened to shoot the other victims”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On 10/27/19 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 200 block of 2nd Street NW for a report of a man in the street threatening people with a gun. On the scene, officers located a small group of people who reported that during an argument, a male suspect pulled out a gun, struck one victim and threatened to shoot the other victims. (more…)

“I was tackled off my bike and robbed at gunpoint on the Sligo Creek Trail.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I just wanted to put out a safety alert to the biking community and anyone else using the greenways in the area.

I was tackled off my bike and robbed at gunpoint on the Sligo Creek Trail. This happened in the wooded area between Green Meadows and Kirkwood Apartments, which is near the West Hyattsville metro stop, around 9:20 am on Thursday morning. (more…)

Reader Reports convicted sex offender illegally entered Library of Congress Daycare, Was Arrested, And Released

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to alert readers to be on the lookout for this person who was able to gain access to the Library of Congress daycare earlier this week. He is a known convicted sex offender (his victim was 5!!!).

The system worked – he had no contact with the children, was escorted out, arrested by Capitol Police and charged with unlawful entry. However, parents were notified last night that he has been released.

Capitol Police has issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for him for the Capitol Hill area, but it appears that his address on record may be the shelter on New York Avenue. If he is homeless and transient, he could end up anywhere in the city.

Wanted to alert readers to be vigilant, as always, but in particular for this person.”

Following are partial communications from the Daycare to the parents: (more…)

The reason why KIPP was on lockdown the other day

By Prince Of Petworth

I got a bunch of messages from folks asking why KIPP was on lockdown earlier this week – now we know why and it is awful. From the Washington Post:

“The incident occurred in a middle-school classroom at KIPP DC Key Academy in the 4800 block of Benning Road SE, according to the school and a police report. The report said the boy and girl were arguing “about a pencil” shortly before 12:30 p.m. when the boy brandished a pocket knife and threatened to stab the girl.

He then lifted his shirt, showing the girl a loaded Beretta pistol, police said.”

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