Crime

Report of Shots Fired in Shaw around 11am this morning

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Around 11:15am Nick reported:

“Sounded like more shots fired over in this area in the past 30 mins. Maybe closer to 8th and Rhode Island.”

I asked if other had heard them and Steve replied:

“I did while driving N on RI – called 911 to report. Saw one individual raise a gun and fire down 8th towards individual near RI intersection. Heard 4 shots fired before gunman fled into apartment complex.
Was at red light of that intersection, so looking up 7th NW & gunman pop from behind fence of complex, fire 4 shots (gun up & aimed) towards intersection/RI & possibly 5th shot before dashing off. Couldn’t see who they were firing at, but saw individual near car at intersection”

Fatal Shooting in Shaw 10:20pm Sunday Night in front of the Wonder Bread Factory on S Street near the metro

By Prince Of Petworth


600 block of S Street, NW

Readers started reporting around 10:30pm Sunday night: “just heard about 12 rapid-fire shots and then lots of police/ambulance response.”

and

“Shooting in Shaw, by the WeWork on S St NW, around 10:20 pm. Two clusters of maybe ten gunshots total. Significant police and emergency response; at least one person loaded into ambulance.”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of S Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper body. (more…)

Triple Shooting in Trinidad 9:40pm Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Fifth District ADW Gun 1700 block Trinidad Ave NE

Tonight at approximately 2140 hours Victims 1, 2, & 3 report that while outside they were the victims of a shooting. The victims all sustained non life threatening injuries and have been transported to area hospitals for treatment. There is no look out for the suspects at this time. The case is currently being investigated by the Fifth District Detectives Office. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099″

Handguns recovered by MPD in Columbia Heights and Petworth Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth


previously recovered gun

From MPD:

“Officers in the Third District recovered 2 illegal firearms in the Columbia Heights area today. The first gun was recovered during the execution of a search warrant in the 3000 block of 14th Street NW. The second gun was recovered on the 2800 block of 14th Street NW. Arrests were made in both cases.

We will continue our efforts to remove illegal firearms from our community and hold those individuals who have them accountable.”

and

“On September 26, 2019 at approximately 9:30 pm, members of the Fourth District observed an adult male in the 4900 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, who appeared to armed with a gun. (more…)

11:45pm Shooting in Langdon; Possible Shot(s) Fired Reported in Columbia Heights and on Mass Ave

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On 9/25/2019, at approximately 11:45 PM, members of the Fifth District responded to the 1400 block of Montana Avenue, NE, for the report of a shooting. Once they arrived on the scene, the officers located an adult male victim, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the foot. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. At this time, there is no usable suspect lookout.

Anyone with information regarding this event is encouraged to call (202) 727-9099, or send an anonymous text to 50411.”

Multiple readers reported a huge police presence including a helicopter in Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant/Adams Morgan last night:

“We saw several police officers out with flashlights checking the dumpsters behind our place and a few helicopters with searchlights – any idea what’s going on? We asked the cop and he said it would be a good idea if we went home soon (right outside our place). 14th and Florida area…”

One reader wrote us on twitter: “I heard what sounded like a gunshot around 9:20 near 14th and Columbia”

Another reader reported:

“Shots fired 3100 block Mass around 1am near South African embassy, fire reported in same area shortly thereafter, Mass shut down by fire response”

Umm, Report of a “Crazy man with axe (17th & E NE)” and more

By Prince Of Petworth

This just came across the Hill East listserv:

“A man was observed chopping down a neighborhood tree this morning with a full sized axe.
When I asked him to stop from my 2nd floor porch he ran at my building threatening me and my dogs with the axe.
He has been outside my building watching us ever since and followed one of the other residents from the building to his uber, where he threatened that person, telling him that he knew where we lived.

For the next hour he kept throwing a bike into traffic on 17th st, trying to cause an accident.

Police were contacted, did a drive by, and then did nothing else. (more…)

What the Hell Happened Part Three – Shooting in Hill East around 10:20pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Harrison O’Neill

From MPD:

“First District members are currently working a shooting that occurred around the 1200 Block of I street SE around 10:20pm tonight.. Currently we have found (1) victim with a gunshot wound to the leg .. a male subject was seen fleeing from the location on foot. Anyone that may have witnessed this or has any information as to any part of this is asked to call 202-727-9099 or email me directly at [email protected]..

You can also send us your anonymous TEXT TIPS 50411″

What the Hell Happened Part Two – Shooting in Park View around 10:15pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD around 10:30pm: “Shooting //600 blk of Newton Street, NW”

Update from MPD:

“At approximately 10:10 pm last night, an adult male flagged down Metropolitan Police Officers near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Newton Place, Northwest, complaining of a gunshot wound. The victim of the shooting was treated for non-life threatening injuries and transported to an area hospital by the District of Columbia Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.

Further investigation revealed a crime scene in the 600 block of Newton Place, Northwest.

If you have any information in regards to this incident please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099”

Readers reported: “Around 10:10pm, we heard a rapid succession of about 15 gunshots on the 600 block of Newton Pl NW. The police came and taped off the street, and we heard them say that they found several gun shell casings. (more…)

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