Crime

After Mass Shooting in Pittsburgh Synagogue Mayor Bowser has “ordered a police presence at synagogues in the District”

By Prince Of Petworth


Historic 6th and I Street, NW Synagogue

From Pittsburgh CBS news:

“Police sources tell KDKA’s Andy Sheehan the gunman walked into the building and yelled, “All Jews must die.” Sheehan’s sources confirmed that eight people were dead. Others had been shot, but the extent of their injuries in unknown at this time.”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Bowser released the following statement regarding the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh:

“Today, our hearts are with the Jewish communities throughout the nation and our friends in Pittsburgh. As we learn more about this attack, we reiterate: ignorance and hate have no place in our society. An attack on one community is an attack on all of us and on the ideals we stand for and fight for every day.

“I have ordered a police presence at synagogues in the District and we will be reaching out to faith leaders to offer our support and guidance.

“In the face of hate, we stand united to love.”

“It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that we have had another shooting in the Southwest area.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that we have had another shooting in the Southwest area. Last night, at approximately 2100 hours my team heard (and you all let us know) that there were several gunshots coming from the area. We found over 25 shell casings in the west alley in the 1300 block of Half Street Southwest (the alley just south of the unit block of N Street SW). About an hour after the shooting, we had a victim arrive via private vehicle to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his posterior. (more…)

4:12pm Shooting in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Kate sends around 4:30pm:

“HUGE police presence on 13th and Randolph NW. Must have been at least 5 cop cars and a fire truck. Anyone know what’s going on?”

From MPD:

“Shooting at 1612 hrs in the 1300 block of Randolph Street NW. Lookout for B/M wearing all black clothing and traveling westbound on Randolph Street NW.”

“Tom Marmet, 22, was tragically killed yesterday…apparently caught in crossfire or a random bullet”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Tom Marmet, 22, was tragically killed yesterday afternoon. Tom was driving from his job as a social worker at So Others Might Eat (SOME) Conway Center in Anacostia, Tom was returning to his way to his apartment at The Gandhi House, SOME’s housing for their five fellows and where Father John Adams lives with them in Brookland. Tom was driving on 17th Street, NE at approximately 6pm he stopped at a traffic light at the intersection at Bladensburg Road. There were sounds of gunfire reported, and Tom was apparently caught in crossfire or a random bullet. Tom was hit by gunshots while at the light. He was taken to Medstar Washington Hospital Center where he arrived at 6:21, he was pronounced dead at 6:25pm. (more…)

6pm Shooting Homicide in the 1200 block of 17th Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On 10/24/18 at approximately 6 pm officers were patrolling in PSA 507 when they heard sounds of gunshots in the 1200 block of 17th St. NE. Officers arrived in the block and found an adult male victim seated in a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Medics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced. There is no description of the suspect or suspects at this time. This case is being handled by MPD Homicide detectives. (more…)

District Attorney General “Investigating Clergy Abuse in DC and Launches Complaint Portal for Victims”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville Flickr user Nathan Castellanos

From an email:

“I wanted to let you know that Attorney General Karl A. Racine, speaking moments ago at the Mayor-Council Breakfast, announced that our office has begun investigating the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington regarding clergy abuse.

Here is the relevant portion of his remarks:

“While we generally don’t talk publicly about our confidential enforcement activity, I can report that our office has launched a civil investigation into whether the Archdiocese – which is a nonprofit institution – violated the District’s Nonprofit Act by potentially covering up allegations of sexual abuse of minors. According to the law, nonprofits are required to work for a public purpose; if they are in fact covering up child sex abuse, that is clearly not in the public interest. Our investigation brings the count of states with open investigations to 14.”

In addition, AG Racine announced a new portal for victims of clergy abuse in DC to report their abuse to our office. Below is a post about it that has just gone live on our blog (available online here).

New Way for Victims to Report Sex Abuse by Clergy (more…)

8 Teens Try to Mug Woman Walking near Capitol Building/Supreme Court at 8:15pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“First District Detectives are currently investigating an Assault w/ Intent To Rob which occurred Monday evening in the 100 Block 3rd Street NE at approximately 8:15PM

A female complainant reports while walking at the location, she was approached by a group of 8 male teenagers. Several of the subjects attempted to grab her purse and a second bag she was carrying. The subjects also attempted to grab her cellular phone. When the complainant began yelling for help, the subjects fled northbound on 3rd Street. (more…)

Shots Fired in LeDroit Park around 7pm Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD just before 7pm Sunday Night:

“Good evening. The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots at 4th & V Streets NW. We have located shell casings in the area, but at this time do not have any victims. 4th Street will be closed down as we collect forensic evidence.

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

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