“Dear PoPville,
I live in an apartment building on the corner of Lamont + Mount Pleasant. At 4 a.m., I was awoken by agitated screaming (pretty used to this, living right on the main drag in Mt. P.), but due to the glowing cop car lights, I got out of bed to see what the F happened this time. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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 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.”
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…)
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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From MPD:
“Officers received a call for a report of an assault that took place yesterday Saturday, April 20, 2019, around 3 pm in the area of the waterfront metro station. The victim states he was struck in the face several times by two suspects. During the altercation, the victim’s phone fell from his possession and slid across the ground. After the assault was over he realized that his phone was gone. The suspects were last seen heading Eastbound on M ST SW. There is currently no lookout for the suspects.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the First District Detectives Office at (202)299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at (202)727-9099. You can also send us your anonymous TEXT TIPS to 50411″
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From MPD:
“On Saturday, April 20, 2019, at approximately 6:58 pm, Fifth District members responded to the 600 block of Girard Street, NE for a shooting.
An adult male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound, and was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.
Through excellent investigative work, partnered with great assistance from the community, a suspect was located and placed under arrest for the offense.
This is a shining example of how community partnerships are an integral part of police work.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Bekah Richards
Just so we all know a bit more about @darsal: he loved a good beer, was a connoisseur of great music, had a wry sense of humor, and an understanding shoulder when things weren’t going well. He would make you smile, even when life was shit. He wasn’t just a “bike guy."
— Rudi Riet (@randomduck) April 20, 2019
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Friday, April 19, 2019, in the intersection of 12th Street and Florida Avenue, Northeast.
At approximately 10:00 a.m., an automated license plate reader alerted that there was a stolen white van in the area of Benning Road, NE. Metropolitan Police Department Fifth District officers saw the stolen van near the area of Benning Road and Florida Ave, NE and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver refused to stop for the officers and fled the area. A short time later, officers from the Fifth District discovered the driver of the stolen van was involved in a traffic crash at the intersection of 12th Street and Florida Avenue, NE. The preliminary investigation into this crash revealed that the driver of the stolen van was speeding, while traveling westbound on Florida Avenue NE. (more…)