Crime

“Gunshots in the first block of Q st NE last night”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“Not sure if anyone has reported this yet but there were 5-6 gunshots in the first block (0-100) of Q street NE last night just after 11 pm. Right after the shots you could hear tires screeching. A lot of neighbors came out and at least 3 cop cars and cops on bicycles were on the street within a few minutes talking to neighbors. Luckily it seemed like no one was injured.”

Per earlier shots fired posts, we’re not getting many official reports recently so if you happen to hear them please email [email protected] or contact us @PoPville so we can keep a record. Thanks.

Shooting/Shots Fired in Shaw Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Ryan Powers

Nicky reported around 9:45pm(?):

“sounded like 10 shots fired, kids fleeing, and now police cars on 7 and P NW around the Kennedy Rec center. any update?”

Another reader reported:

“10 gunshots at 6th and O NW”

I haven’t seen anything reported by MPD yet. Will update when/if they do.

“During the investigation, it was determined the offense occurred outside of the fare gates on the mezzanine level, within the Columbia Heights Metro Station”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Irving Street, NW from a previous incident.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch and the Metro Transit Police Department announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault With Intent to Kill (Knife) offense that occurred on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:10 pm, members of the Third District were flagged down in the 3100 block of 14th Street Northwest for a stabbing victim. Officers located an adult male, suffering from a stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. (more…)

Update: Shot Fired, Assault in the 1400 Block of U Street, NW Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD:

“There was no shooting. There was an assault in the alley where 4 individuals assaulted a victim, with one striking him with a firearm. According to witnesses a 5th individual took the firearm and discharged 1 round into the ground to disperse the crowd. We were able to locate one suspect who was positively identified as one of the assailants and placed under arrest, but the weapon was not recovered.”

Will first reported around 10pm: “Something happened at 14/U in alley between City First Bank and Goodwood. Large police/EMS presence. Chopper overhead.” (more…)

How Seriously Do We Take Salads in This Town?

By Prince Of Petworth

But seriously, this sounds bonkers all around.

Brendan reports:

“At around 1pm today, the manager of the Chopt in Union Station assaulted a customer upset that he’d been waiting half an hour for a salad he’d called ahead for that they were late to make. The Manager tried to take his phone, made a mess, and wrestled w/the Customer. The customer was allowed to leave after police were called. The Manager was taken away in Handcuffs.

It was insane. All the guy did was get upset that his salad was late, and say he was gonna write a bad review. Both of which he’s entitled to do. The Manager went nuts on him.”

Update: Self Inflicted Shooting in Petworth around 1am

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from Ward 4 Council Member Brandon Todd: “According to MPD this is an apparent suicide not homicide.”

A reader reported a shooting homicide in the 1300 block of Randolph Street, NW just before 1am last night.

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.”

31 Year Old Pedestrian Killed at 3pm Yesterday by Reckless Driver, Arrest Made.

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Sunday, April 21, 2019, in the intersection of 16th Street and V Street, Southeast.

At approximately 3:00 pm, the operator of a 2012 Chevrolet Cruz was traveling at a high rate of speed, eastbound in the 1400 and 1500 blocks of V Street, Southeast. The operator of the Chevrolet Cruz entered the intersection of 16th and V Street, Southeast, and struck a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The impact of the crash caused the Chevrolet Malibu to redirect, striking a pedestrian who was walking in the 2100 block of 16th Street, Southeast. (more…)

Large Police Response on Capitol Hill around 3am last night

By Prince Of Petworth


600 block of E Street, NE

A reader reports:

“Just before 3:30 am yesterday (Sunday) an incident near 6th and E NE drew a substantial police response. I believe 7 or 8 shots were fired in quick succession. Photo of the scene from 3:33 am. I saw no ambulance, so I assume no casualties. It did appear that a man was in custody.”

MPD responds to me via email: “nothing in our system that indicates there were shots fired”. Did anyone else hear shots fired?

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