Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric Spiegel
“Dear PoPville,
My wallet was stolen was I was eating lunch at G Street Food on Friday, Sept 13. The perpetrator sat with their back to mine, pushed their chair back, pretended to be looking for something in their multicolored backpack, then reached behind into my bag that was half open and took my wallet out while I was angled the other way. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On September 18, 2019, at approximately 8:10 PM, First District members responded to the area of 200 P St SW for the sounds of gunshots. Responding officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers are still on the scene actively investigating. Roads are closed in the area. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the MPD Tip Line at 202-727-9099.”
MTPD units responded to Georgia Ave-Petworth Station for a report of shots fired on the platform at 3:30pm. MTPD confirmed that one round was discharged by a male subject on the platform. No injuries. Police do have leads that are being pursued at this hour. #WMATA pic.twitter.com/lW6fQ4zmus
— Allison Papson (@AllisonPapson) September 17, 2019
Thanks to David for passing on this report from Allison Papson:
“MTPD units responded to Georgia Ave-Petworth Station for a report of shots fired on the platform at 3:30pm. MTPD confirmed that one round was discharged by a male subject on the platform. No injuries. Police do have leads that are being pursued at this hour.”
Update from WMATA:
“At approximately 3:30 p.m. yesterday, MTPD units responded to Georgia Ave-Petworth Station for a report of shots fired on the platform. There were no witnesses, suspects or victims on scene. However, MTPD confirmed that one round was discharged by a male subject on the platform. No one was struck, and there were no injuries. Within the past hour (today), transit police detained a suspect in connection with this incident in the 3900-block of Georgia Ave NW. The investigation is ongoing.”
stock photo via DC Harbor Patrol
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at approximately 6:10 pm, Second District Officers were in the area of the 3300 block of Water Street, NW, Georgetown Waterfront Park, conducting an investigation when they observed an adult male jump into the water. MPD Harbor Patrol Officers responded to the scene and pulled the man out of the water. He was conscious and breathing when he was rescued. The man was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.”
Ed. Note: From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – “No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.”
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From MPD:
“On September 13, 2019, at approximately 2025 hours, members of the Metropolitan Police Department were called to the intersections of Georgia Avenue and Arkansas Avenue, Northwest, for the sounds of gunshots. Once at the location, members of the department discovered an adult male lying on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds. The adult male was treated and transported by the District of Columbia’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services to a local area hospital, where the adult male succumbed to his injuries.
If you have any information in regards to this incident contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
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From MPD:
“On September 16, 2019, at approximately 01:07am, multiple sounds of gunshots were reported in the 4000 block of 4th street NW & 4th Taylor NW. Thorough canvasses were conducted by MPD members, K-9 unit, and helicopter. Shell casings were recovered in the 4000 block of 4th street, but there were no reports of any victims. Property damage was also reported.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”
BJ writes: “2nd night in a row. Gunshots in Petworth 4th & Taylor NW.”
Another reader reported: (more…)
1500 block of 7th Street, NW
A reader reported:
“I wanted to inform you about an assault that happened outside of the Passenger (7th Nw between p and q) at around 12:05 am tonight (Saturday night/technically Sunday morning.) My boyfriend, myself and three friends had just walked out of the bar and were walking to the corner to cross the street and a group of teenagers attacked my boyfriend, punching him in the face causing his lip to be lacerated and need stitches.”
I asked if they thought the intent was to rob and they replied: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Beau Finley
Thanks to Erin for passing on this upsetting report about an assault at the Navy Yard Metro Stop:
“Glad they arrested the kids but doubtful there will be any follow through. The victim broke his leg but is EXTREMELY lucky that when he landed on the third rail he hit the cover and didn’t get electrocuted. He obviously also could have been hit by a train. These kids should have been charged with attempted murder.”
Fox5 reported:
“The man, who asked not to be identified, said the attack began when a teen slapped him randomly on a train headed toward Gallery Place. He got off at the Navy Yard stop to try and identify the teen who assaulted him and that is when nearly a half dozen teens attack, shoving him into the tracks.
Metro confirmed that Metro Transit Police arrested four juveniles, who now face aggravated assault charges.”
From MPD:
“Shooting, Georgia & Farragut St NW, LOF a green late model SUV last seen S/B on Georgia Ave NW”
From MPD:
“The First District is currently investigating a shooting which occurred on September 14, 2019 at 3:15am in the 1000 block of H Street NE. While investigating the sounds of gunfire in the area units located one adult victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. (more…)
hahaha thanks to Andrew for sending (and his wife for taking the photo) from Penn Quarter:
“In a world of unrelenting bad news and jaded cynicism, it briefly restored my faith in a just universe.”