Crime

Shootings in Petworth and Brentwood Monday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD at 6:22pm:

“Shooting at 1822 hours in the 400 block of Varnum Street NW. Lookout for Suspect B/M wearing a ski mask.”

From MPD around 7:30pm:

“Earlier this evening members of the Fifth District responded to a call for sounds of gunshots in the 1300 Block of Saratoga Ave NE. Further police investigation determined that an adult male victim had been shot at the location. All further information regarding this investigation will be released by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Branch which is handling the investigation.”

29 Year Old Arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Murder in Shooting of 11 year-old Karon Brown

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Thursday, July 18, 2019, in the 2700 block of Naylor Road, Southeast.

At approximately 6:57 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. While investigating, MPD was notified that a juvenile male, suffering from a gunshot wound, was taken to a Prince George’s County Fire Department Fire Station. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. (more…)

Bartender from Roy Boys Reportedly Jumped Near H Street, NE While Riding his Scooter Home from his shift in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

The GoFundMe is straight to the point:

“Lou had a really bad night, it landed him in the hospital because some shit heads were shit heads. He’s been out of work, and has hospital bills and normal bills to pay. Help is super appreciated. Also, we love him and he’s a pillar of the community. Throw money his way.”

Daytime Shots Fired in Dupont near the Phillips Saturday; Shooting Saturday Night on Sherman Ave in Pleasant Plains; Sunday Morning Shooting/Carjacking in Woodridge; Shooting at 11th and U St, NW Saturday morning now a homicide; 4 people shot 9pm Sunday night in Brentwood

By Prince Of Petworth


Sherman Ave NW between Euclid and Fairmont

From MPD Saturday:

“Location of incident: in the rear of 2200 Q Street, NW.

At approximately 12:00 pm., a suspect fired a weapon at the listed location.

Members on the scene recovered two shell casings. No victim, no vehicle, or property were damaged.

Also, no weapon was recovered. If you have tips, video or other information related to this incident, please call our Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. If you prefer text, please send to our text tip line at 50411.”

From MPD Sunday/Saturday night 1am (see photo above): (more…)

Early Morning Shooting at 11th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD around 3:30am:

“The Third District is a investing a shooting in the 1100 block of U Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the body. Officers and detectives continue to investigate on scene.

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

Daytime Shooting/Shots Fired Reported in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports around 1:45pm: “Shooting between 8 and 7nw on t street”

Update: “They also tapped off the entrance to the Shaw metro all the way down to T street blocking off the 7th flats entrance”

From WMATA: “UPDATED: Yellow/Green Line Alert: Shaw-Howard’s 7th St entrance is closed due to a police investigation. The 8th St entrance remains open.”

Update from Metro Transit Police:

“Shaw-Howard (1/3): Approx 1:08 p.m., MTPD & MPD responded for report of gunshots at the station. Confirmed shooting occurred on platform following argument btwn individuals believed to be known to each other. One victim transported w/ non-life-threatening injury.

Shaw-Howard (2/3): [continued] Two suspects exited station at 8/R sts NW heading southbound. Lookout: (1) B/M, late teens/early 20s, black shirt w/vertical stripe down left front, jeans, white sneakers… (2) B/M, white t-shirt, blue jeans, gray shoes. CALL 911 if seen.

Shaw-Howard (3/3): [continued] The station remains open and trains are running normally; however, the 7th & S Street entrance is closed due to police investigation. Use 8/R entrance instead, or U Street Station at 10/U.”

11 year old shot and killed 7pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection to a homicide that occurred on Thursday, July 18, 2019, in the 2700 block of Naylor Road, Southeast.

At approximately 6:57 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. While investigating, MPD was notified that a juvenile male, suffering from a gunshot wound, was taken to a Prince George’s County Fire Department Fire Station. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 11 year-old Karon Brown, of Southeast, DC. (more…)

“DC needs to do better.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

My wife was involved in a hit and run (she was on a bike) yesterday in Adams Morgan, Columbia Rd NW and Belmont around 6:00 am. She was crossing in the crosswalk to get to the bike lane and the individual ran her over and and continued to drive away to then hit a cab at the next intersection. She was arrested and thrown in jail. I know you try and bring awareness to pedestrian safety and yesterday our family become a statistic. She’s still in the hospital with lots of stitches and some chipped teeth. All this considered, very lucky.

DC needs to do better.”

Shots Fired Reported in Park View Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“I live on the 600 block of Newton Pl NW and we heard several gunshots last night. It was around 11:30-midnight at the intersection of Newton Pl NW and 6th St NW. The police came and sectioned off the end of the street with yellow tape shortly thereafter and took someone into custody. Have you heard anything about this? We are curious as to what happened but haven’t seen anything online.”

“four suspects walked up behind the victim and pushed him inside one of the residences”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On July 16, 2019 at approximately 7:00 pm the victim was walking to meet a friend in the 1300 block First Street SW. The victim called his friend to let her know he was at the location when four suspects walked up behind the victim and pushed him inside one of the residences. The suspects went through the victims pockets taking his property while armed with a hand gun and knife. Fortunately the victim was not injured. The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown direction. (more…)

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