Crime

Up to 6 Shots Fired near H Street, NE Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On 4/29/19, at approximately 10:12 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 900 block of 12th Street NE for the sounds of gunshots. On the scene, officers interviewed an adult male victim who stated he had been involved in a confrontation with occupants of a vehicle in a rear alley of the 900 block of 12th Street NE. A short time later, the victim was walking to one of the buildings when that vehicle drove through the block. One of the occupants of that vehicle fired several shots in his direction. (more…)

“I wake up Saturday morning and go get my car, and sure enough there is a massive hole through the side of my car, caused by a bullet.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in one of the older condo buildings on M ST SW by the Waterfront metro stop. I normally park on 3rd ST, but recently parking has been much more difficult due to all the new residential buildings in the area. Last week, I parked on K ST SW at 3rd, which is a bit further than I normally park, but I didn’t think much of it. (more…)

Reader Reports Shots Fired in Columbia Heights around 11:30pm Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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A reader reports:

“Gunshots in Columbia Heights and now the street/alley is swarming with cops… Anyone else hear them Girard NW between 13th and 14th?

Just two quick shots around 11:30pm, and then the street/nearby alley/lot next to us was swarming with cops and flashlights within minutes.”

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.

Helluva Way to Wake Up Vol. 1019 and 1020

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reported on Sunday:

“Sadly I have a to report that someone stole a wheel from a parked Chevy Trax last night.

The car was parked near 13th st and H st NE and the event took place around 2am. Clearly the thief came prepared, even had a brick handy to support the car.

Police says they see more and more similar events.”

Also on Sunday, Darpwel sends from 14th Street: (more…)

Stabbing Homicide at Potomac Avenue Metro

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“At approximately 11:45 p.m. on 4/28/19, First District officers were called to the Potomac Avenue Metro station to assist MTPD was an assault investigation. On the scene, officers located an adult male suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital and pronounced dead after life-saving efforts failed.

The suspects have been described as black males, approximately 16-18 old, wearing black jackets and blue jeans.

This case is being actively investigated by members of MPD’s Violent Crimes Branch. Should anyone have information or video regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at (202) 727-9099.”

5:30pm Shooting in Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of 1st Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso. Officers and detectives are currently on scene investigating.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as the investigation continues.

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

“Secondi in Dupont got robbed”

By Prince Of Petworth


1702 Connecticut Ave, NW

Ellen reports:

“Big police presence this afternoon (think it happened maybe around 330). I was next door and saw the flashing lights outside on Connecticut Ave. They were interviewing witnesses and taped off the sidewalk.”

Another reader adds: “Don’t want my name but just saw some young men break through the door of Secondi in Dupont and run off with some handbags”

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

By Prince Of Petworth


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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.

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