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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.”
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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…)
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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.”
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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