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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, June 14, 2019, in the 1600 block of West Virginia Avenue, Northeast.
At approximately 1:18 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an unconscious adult male victim, inside of a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. (more…)
Eric McNair via MPD
Ed. Note: McNair was arrested in Columbia Heights and charged with Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm, Possession Of A Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Reckless Driving, Poss W/i To Dist A Controlled Substance and more.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that escaped from police custody after receiving treatment at a hospital on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in the 2000 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
Eric Corteze McNair, pictured above, (more…)
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From MPD at 2:30am:
“Shooting in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW. Lookout for a B/M, medium build, wearing all black clothing and black and red Nike shoes.”
Later:
“The First District is currently investigating a shooting which occurred inside the 1200 block of North Capital Street NW. An adult male was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Once more information is available an update will follow. Anyone that may have seen anything or may have any information about this case please contact the First District Detectives Office at 202-299-2025 or the Command Information Center at 202-727-9099”
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From MPD:
“On 6/10/2019 at approximately 3:15pm two subjects riding a scooter approached the victim who was riding his motorcycle at the intersection of 14th and E St SENE (14th & Tenn/E St NE.). Subject 1 got off the scooter and attempted to take the victims motorcycle by force. The victim resisted and Subject 2 attempted to assist in taking the motorcycle. The victim continued to resist when Subject 1 brandished a knife and placed it to the victims neck and demanded the motorcycle again. (more…)
Tom writes:
“1509 Swann, is on the market again. Love how the agent describes it as “historically significant”.
The full listing says:
“Don’t miss the rare opportunity to own a piece of history with this stunning 4 BR ; 3.5 BA Victorian rowhome, built circa 1886, located on gorgeous Swann Street in the highly desired Logan Circle neighborhood. Nestled in the heart of it all, this home offers luxury and privacy within a short walk to endless dining, retail, fitness, grocery, and transportation options. Upon entry, you~ll be amazed by the eleven-foot-high ceilings; the brilliant natural light that floods the living and dining areas; and the dramatic, antique English black marble fireplace, featuring a Venetian plaster chimney. (more…)
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From MPD (Saturday 10:48pm):
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of 1st and Q Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the arm.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
you can hear the sounds of the shots fired in the clip above
From the Adams Morgan Listserv:
“At 2:50 am this morning, Kalorama Park. Police responded but found no injuries and no shooter.”
From MPD Friday night:
“Sounds of Gunshots/Destruction of Property – 1300 block of Fairmont St (PSA 304) Units responded to the area in reference to the sounds of gunshots. Units canvassed the area and located seven shell casings. Also a vehicle was located with damage caused by a gunshot. CCN 19-099386.”
At 6:45am Bill reported Saturday:
“starting early this AM. 4-6 gunshots then 2-4 more at 11th and Columbia-ish about 5 mins ago”
Z reported last night:
“8-10 gunshots on 9th and Crittenden NW just before 1 am, now police and EMS are here, Crittenden taped off, ugh”
Photo by narohs
Allie reported:
“9th St., between Pennsylvania and Constitution completely caution taped off in front of the DoJ due to a shooting this morning.
I asked one of the security guards. All I heard was that is was a shooting, but NOT an active shooter situation. There was a lady walking around in a “forensics” vest taking pictures of evidence.”
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DC Police Traffic reported:
“UPDATE: Police Activity at 9th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW has the following streets CLOSED until further notice. Follow Police direction. Pennsylvania Avenue, NW from 10th Street, NW to 7th Street, NW 9th Street, NW from D Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW”
As of 9:25am: “Update: Police Activity at 9th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW is CLEAR All Streets have been RE-OPENED”
The Washington Post reported:
“The shooting occurred about 2 a.m. at 9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW, in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, and prompted police to close several roads. Pennsylvania Avenue was shut until 7 a.m., and 9th Street near Constitution Avenue remained closed longer.”
Updates when the police issue their official report.
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A reader reports:
“There were 5-6 shots fired somewhere around Clifton and 13th or 14th Street around 11:15 pm this evening. Many people heard, and came to their windows and local security guards who patrol the housing nearby heard the shots came out to investigate before the police arrived but didn’t seem to find anything although they were looking for shells. I didn’t see anyone flee the area, but perhaps some other readers have more information. Just wanted to let people know these shootings are still happening around the area, especially in light of recent events.”
MPD does not always issue reports for shots fired, if no one or no property is hit, so often the only way to know is through your reports. If you happen to hear them please email [email protected] or contact us @PoPville so we can keep a record. Thanks.
Matthew Shannon-Browne
Yesterday we learned that “an individual involved in two First Degree Sexual Abuse and three Burglary One offenses” in Mount Pleasant had been arrested thanks to “A witness heard the victim’s scream and saw the suspect fleeing from the residence. The witness followed the suspect.”
That witness is Matthew Shannon-Browne. And make no mistake, the assailant would not have been caught without his selfless quick actions. I happen to know Matthew and had the opportunity to speak with him today. I learned that he chased the suspect for blocks and blocks through alleys over fences into the woods and back out again for at least 10 minutes before police arrived. The assailant told him he had a gun, threw a brick at him and despite all that Mathew never stopped his pursuit. He heard the screams from his home and made that split second decision to help. “My mother or daughter could be next if he gets away.”
Props certainly go out to the other civilians who helped, and ultimately the police who made the arrest, but without Mathew’s initial bravery this likely would have ended very differently. It’s a miracle no civilians got hurt during this chase. As a result of a few people’s actions so many can now breathe a sigh of relief. The sequence of events that went down before this guy was caught are simply extraordinary. So, I’m saying it anyway, Matthew Shannon-Browne is a straight up hero and Mount Pleasant and the District of Columbia are lucky to call him a neighbor and resident.
If you see him, buy him a beer. From now until forever. Also please read every word of his statement below. His actions were, again, extraordinary but I’d like to emphasize his last sentence: “I hope we can all take time to smile at one another, help one another and be there when others are in need.”
Statement from Matthew Shannon-Browne:
“I’m not a hero, I’m a neighbor. If we all allow ourselves to see our neighbors as our family, our sisters, our brothers, our mothers and our fathers we don’t need to protect ourselves with guns or the unnecessary use of deadly force.
The District is my home. I was raised in Mt. Pleasant and see it as an extension of my family. I live beside four households that were attacked by this man. People have been traumatized by his actions, and when I heard my neighbors scream for help and saw him fleeing their house, I instinctually knew I couldn’t allow him to get away. I instinctually knew that if I took my eyes off him he would return to hurt someone else. Maybe next time it would be my daughter, maybe my mother. I knew it wasn’t “The safe thing to do” but I knew deep down in my gut that I needed to help the police stop him. As I confronted the assailant in the alley I called 911 and began to chase him so that the police knew where exactly they could find him. (more…)
