Crime

Daytime Shooting Monday at New York and North Capitol Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Jackie

Jackie reported:

“Yet another shooting over near Big Ben, multiple shots fired.”

From MPD:

“First District units are currently investigating a shooting that occurred today around 1:45 pm at the corner of North Capitol and New York Avenue, NW. An adult male was found suffering from gunshot wounds and transported to a local hospital. Anyone with information relating to this event, or any other criminal event that has occurred please call 202-727-9099, contact me directly at [email protected] or send your anonymous text tips to 50411.”

Shooting around 4pm in Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports just after 4pm:

“there was just a shooting in Eckington on Eckington Place, north of FedEx and just south of Qualia Coffee. A guy was shooting from the northwest corner of Eckington Pl and Q St NE and I saw a kid go down and stay down. Probably 6 or 7 shots. Obviously traffic around Dave Thomas Circle is a no-go.”

MPD reported:

“Alert: Shooting, 1551 hours, 1500 blk Eckington Pl NE, Lookout for a B/M, 5’11, black sweat shirt, grey sweat pants, black shoes L/S W/B on Harry Thomas Way NE”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday February 15, 2019, in the 100 block of Harry Thomas Way, Northeast. (more…)

“7 recent arrests for prostitution” on 14th Street in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Park Road, NW

From MPD:

“The 4th District continues to work on issues of concerns, namely prostitution on and around the 14th St corridor between Park Road N.W. and Spring Road N.W.

I would like to report that 7 recent arrests for prostitution were made in the area as a result of a focused effort.

These arrests were result of the concerns the community voiced and the information they provided in reference to prostitution and human trafficking as a whole.”

22 Year Old from California Arrested “in reference to an Arson offense” at Comet Ping Pong

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Members of the ATF/DC Arson and Explosives Task Force, which includes members from MPD, DCFEMS, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Arson offense that occurred on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, in the 5000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 10:44 pm, DC Fire and EMS and officers from the Second District, responded to an establishment, at the listed location, for the report of a fire. (more…)

Police Release Video of Suspected NoMa Flasher

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a Lewd and Indecent Acts offense that occurred on Monday, February 11, 2019, in the 400 block of L Street, Northeast.

At approximately 8:00 am, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect exposed himself to the victim then committed a lewd act. (more…)

Shooting Just Before 6am in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shooting at 0552 hrs in the 1700 block of Hamlin Street, NE. Lookout for B/M , 5’10”-5’11”, 20-30 years of age, 140 lbs, gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, armed with gun.”

Fox5 reports:

“Police say one person is dead and another has been injured in a double shooting in Northeast D.C.”

Updates when MPD releases their official report.

Big Police Presence at Flagler Market

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports at noon:

“Something is going down at Flagler Market on the corner of W St. and Flagler Pl. NW. Lots of police, the store has been taped off and a Crime Scene Unit van just pulled up.”

Update from MPD:

“At approximately 10:50am, a robbery was reported in the 2200 block of Flagler Place NW. 2 suspects entered the store and assaulted a individual inside before taking US Currency. (more…)

Gunshots on H Street, NE Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

UPDATE from MPD:

“Last night at approximately 1045pm officers of the First District encountered a vehicle containing several armed subjects in the area of 5th and K Street NE. The suspects attempted to elude capture, fleeing on foot from the vehicle near 8th and I Street NE. All four subjects were stopped in the area, and two handguns were recovered. That number may increase as we continue our investigation. You may have noticed a maintained presence through the early morning areas as we canvassed the area to ensure there was no further risk to the public. The four subjects were all arrested for possessing the illegal firearms, as well as a quantity of suspected narcotics. Fortunately no officers, suspects, or citizens were harmed during this event.”

I inquired if shots were fired and was told:

“We have reports that a suspects weapon was discharged, however we will not be able to say conclusively until the Department of Forensic Sciences conducts a full examination on the weapon. An officers firearm was discharged, however the round did not strike anyone and the circumstances under which the officers firearm was discharged are also under investigation.”

Eric first reported around 11pm:

“Massive police presence on H & I ST NE around 7th and 8th streets. Heard what sounded like gunshots and that they’re looking for someone. Never seen anything like it here.” (more…)

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