Crime

Gunshot Fired on the 6th Floor of a building at 4500 Connecticut Avenue, NW Last Night (near Bread Furst)

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Members of the Second District responded to a call for sounds of gunshots at 4500 Connecticut Avenue, NW on the Sixth Floor. Caller reported hearing 2 people arguing in the hallway and what sounded like one shot from a gun being fired. Officers arrived on the scene and found one shell casing on the floor. No reports of victim or suspect on the scene. This case is currently under investigation. Report numbers 19-057048. If anyone has any information please call the Second District detective Office at 202-715-7365 or CIC at 202-727-9099.”

Arrest Made: “The suspect engaged in sexual contact with five victims. The suspect assaulted a sixth victim and attempted to force them to engage in a sexual act.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an arrest has been made in reference to Sexual Abuse offenses that occurred on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in the 1200 Block of 20th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 11:00 pm, the suspect approached the victims at the listed location. The suspect engaged in sexual contact with five victims. The suspect assaulted a sixth victim and attempted to force them to engage in a sexual act. The suspect then took the victim’s property. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. (more…)

Shooting in Chinatown Near National Building Museum Last Night

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From MPD:

“MPD units were advised of a victim that walked into the hospital and then reported being shot in the area of 500 G Street NW. The Victim advised that after leaving a nearby bar, he became involved in an argument with other persons that had been in the same bar. The verbal argument turned physical and the victim states that one of the males then shot him in the hip. (more…)

“robbed at knifepoint on 14th street (broad daylight on a Friday afternoon) near W”

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoPville,

A friend of mine was robbed at knifepoint on 14th street (broad daylight on a Friday afternoon) near W street in the Bank of America ATM. Her phone was recovered near Georgia/FL Aves. The police have released this video:

MPD seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Armed Robbery (Knife) offense that occurred on 3/22/19 in the 2200 blk of 14th Street, NW. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″

Violent Robbery 12:15am on Capitol Hill

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From MPD:

“Approximately 1215 am tonight, a male subject was walking in the area of 1st and F Street SE when he was approached by 4 black male’s that began to assault him. As a result, he sustained injuries to his face and body and had a large bag taken from him. Anyone with information relating to this is asked to call 202-727-9099 or email me directly at [email protected]..

You can also send us your anonymous TEXT TIPS 50411″

Shooting in Mount Pleasant around 5:45pm

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Andrew Bogrand

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3100 block of Mt Pleasant St NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening injury to the hand.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)

Reader Reports Shots Fired around 11th and Park Road, NW around 4:15pm

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A reader reports:

“There were just two shots fired at 11th and Park. 2 large groups of kids. Don’t think anyone was hit. Cops are here.”

Update from a reader:

“I was walking my dog near Maple on 11th when I heard two gun shots and then about 10 kids about high school age came running from Park Road and ran up 11th. I called the police but don’t have other updates.”

Updates as more is learned.

7PM Shooting in SW near Nats Park; 1AM Shots Fired in Columbia Heights, Arrest Made Gun Recovered

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Tonight shortly before 7pm, MPD was alerted to a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of First Street, SW. We were able to locate an adult male that was suffering from gun shot wounds. He was alert, conscious and breathing. He was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment.

We are asking if anyone has any information related to this shooting you contact MPD on 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”


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“At approximately 1am this morning (Friday 3/29), officers from the Third District responded to the area of the 1300 block of Harvard Street NW in reference to the sounds of gunshots. (more…)

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