Crime

“The homeowner confronted the suspect, still armed with the shovel, and the two began to fight.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On 10/9/19, at approximately 1:40 a.m., officers from the First District responded to the 600 block of 4th Place SW for a report of a home invasion. The homeowner of the residence was awakened to find an adult male suspect tampering with his rear patio door. As the homeowner called for MPD to respond, the suspect shattered the patio door glass with a shovel and entered the home. The homeowner confronted the suspect, still armed with the shovel, and the two began to fight. (more…)

“during a road rage incident, an aggressive driver brandished a firearm at another motorist on the 11th Street Bridge SE”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD Tuesday:

“Tonight at approximately 7:15 PM, during a road rage incident, an aggressive driver brandished a firearm at another motorist on the 11th Street Bridge SE. Based on the rapid response by patrol and crime suppression officers, the suspect and vehicle were located near 3rd St SE and L St SE. With help from our K9 team, we were able to locate a firearm and arrest the suspect for ADW-Gun.”

Early Morning Shooting in Shaw “may have taken place inside of a residence in the 1300 block of 7th Street NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD (sent at 3:12am):

“The Third District is currently investigating an incident in which an adult male walked into a local hospital with what appears to be a non life threatening gunshot wound to the arm. Officers and detectives on scene believe the incident may have taken place inside of a residence in the 1300 block of 7th Street NW and are continuing to investigate.

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

Ed. Note: Info on “Shaw Emergency Special” meetings here

“Emergency Special Meeting” About the Recent Shaw Shootings Wednesday and Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

From ANC Rep Alex Marriott:

“Many of you have reached out to ask about the recent shootings in the Shaw neighborhood and the steps MPD is taking to curb this violence. To respond to these questions, ANC 6E is holding an emergency special meeting at the Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library (1630 7th St., NW) on Wednesday (10/9) at 7:00 pm.

MPD Third District Commander Emerman will be in attendance, along with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, to respond to our questions.

If you cannot make Wednesday’s meeting, ANC 6E is partnering with the United House of Prayer to hold a second meeting on the recent violence at 1721 7th St., NW at 6:00pm on Thursday (10/10).

Please come to one or both of these meetings and voice your concerns!”

“I have suffered greatly as a result of this accident (Hit and Run), breaking and separating my shoulder and sustaining 3 breaks in my pelvis”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was involved in a hit and run Sunday September 29 at the crossroads of Georgia Ave and Harvard St’s NW. You can find the video (above.) I have suffered greatly as a result of this accident, breaking and separating my shoulder and sustaining 3 breaks in my pelvis, that said I’m lucky to even be here asking for help. The case is currently in the hands of the MPD hit and run desk but it seems they have no leads at this point, (more…)

4:40pm “at least one of the vehicles was firing a gun as the cars traveled West on D Street NE”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Councilmember Charles Allen

From MPD:

“Earlier today at approximately 4:40 PM there was the sound of gunshots in the area of 21st Street and D Street NE. An on scene investigation revealed that two vehicles were involved and occupant(s) of at least one of the vehicles was firing a gun as the cars traveled West on D Street NE. The crime scene stretched from 21st and D Streets NE to 15th and D Streets NE. (more…)

About All that Police Activity at Eastern Market Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reported around 10:45pm:

“MPD officer I spoke with said there was a carjacking on H St that resulted in a police pursuit and ended with a crash in the 600 block of NC Ave. The suspect then got out, was pursued on foot and apprehended in the general vicinity of Bullfrog Bagels (per the pic… sorry I couldn’t get closer). All roads in the triangle between C, NC and 7th are taped off at the moment and detectives are wandering around Eastern Market looking for something.”

From MPD:

“On October 7, 2019, and shortly after 9:30 pm, 1D units received a call for a carjacking in front of 721 H St, NE. (more…)

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