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From MPD:
“At approximately 9:47 p.m., on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, First District officers responded to the 700 block of H Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male suffering gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts the victim was pronounced deceased. Homicide detectives have assumed control over this investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
Full Police report: (more…)
ICYMI: There were shots fired, by a police officer, just before 4pm at Georgia Ave NW and Quebec Ave NW.
From MPD just before 7pm:
“MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. One suspect has been shot. No condition at this time. Additional information forthcoming. PIO on the scene.”
“MPD reports the following road closures due to police activity:
3300-3500 blocks of Georgia Avenue, NW, between Lamont Street and Newton Place
Westbound lanes in the 500-600 blocks of Park Road, NW, between Warder Street and Georgia Avenue”
Full police report: (more…)
Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW
Readers reported just before 4pm: “Big police presence in Georgia Ave between Otis and New Hampshire Ave. helicopter circling as well.”
“Multiple shots. May have been related to police traffic stop at Quebec and Georgia.”
From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting near the area of Georgia Ave NW and Quebec Ave NW. At this time, no one has been struck. Additional information forthcoming. PIO en route to the scene.”
A bit earlier MPD reported a shooting on 14th: (more…)
not a Cannabis shop, just a cool old sign I liked
From ABCA:
“On February 13, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of YouGroGurl located at 337 H Street NE, Washington DC.”
Other shops Padlocked: (more…)
Thanks to Kelly for sending from H Street, NE.
It had been 27 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in the search for a statue stolen from a dog park in Southeast.
On January 24, 2025, (more…)
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting investigation in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, NE.
There is NO active threat inside Union Station.
Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
“Chief Smith provides an update on the homicide investigation underway in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast.” (more…)
AG Brian Schwalb shared yesterday:
“NEW: A judge just issued an order fining Empower $25,000 per day until it complies with District law protecting customer safety. (more…)
1st and L Street, SE
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest has been made in a fatal shooting that occurred inside a residence in Navy Yard.
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at approximately 4:28 p.m., First District officers responded to an apartment complex in the 1100 block of 1st Street, Southeast, for the report of a shooting. (more…)
From the Office of the DC Attorney General:
“The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) today sued the owners and manager of three District apartment complexes—4825-4829 North Capital St L.L.C., 5616 13th St NW L.L.C., 743 Fairmont St NW LLC, Rashid Salem, and Petra Management Group, LLC (collectively, “Petra”)—for discriminating against prospective tenants without housing subsidies through an elaborate, unlawful scheme to maximize profits. Together, the three buildings have over 100 units. (more…)