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From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting at 2215 hrs in the 800 block of 14th Street, NE. No Lookout.”
Updates when/if more details emerge.
Crime
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Around 11:30pm Jill asked:
“what’s up with the circling helicopter near Potomac Ave Metro?”
From MPD:
“Illegal Firearm Recovered and Arrest Made in Potomac Gardens
Just wanted to take a minute to make everyone aware that last night Officers Branson and Tyson were working as part of our enhanced deployment in the PSA 106 and the Potomac Gardens area. While responding to backup a DC Housing Police Officer looking for a wanted subject, they observed an individual inside Potomac Gardens attempting to stash a handgun. After a brief foot chase, Officers Branson and Tyson stopped the individual without incident and recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm handgun from their person. Our officers are working hard to take illegal firearms off your neighborhood streets, so I wanted to take a moment to share this success with everyone. Have a great day!”
5th and L Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I heard there was a shooting at the Safeway on L St in City Vista (490 L St NW). Late Saturday night [9:33pm], my roommate’s boyfriend came back to our place and told us he walked in immediately after it happened– said there was a heavy police presence. I also heard that the emergency exit was blocked by pallets while the shooting went down. Have you received any information?”
I inquired with MPD who replied:
“There was a negligent discharge by an SPO [Special Police Officer] working at that location in an attempt to detain a shoplifting suspect. The SPO sustained a non-life threatening self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
Ed. Note: The suspected shoplifter was able to flee the store in the aftermath.
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From MPD:
“The Fifth District is working a shooting in the 1700 block of Trinidad Ave NE that occurred on August 26, 2018 at approximately 5:49PM. The victim was shot once in the back of his arm/shoulder. The victim is being treated at a local hospital. At this time there is no definite lookout for any suspects. Any information please contact 2027279099″
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A reader reports around 7am:
“I was just driving to work and saw police tape and a police officer with a homicide unit jacket on outside of the Sugar Shack donut shop on 9th by U St.”
MPD first tweeted:
“Shooting at 0118 hrs in the 1900 block of 9th St, NW. LOF: B/M, 20-30 YOA, 5’6″, heavy build, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 1900 block of 9th Street NW. Two adult males have been transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
From MPD:
“On August 19, 2018, the Metropolitan Police Department captured video footage of 21 individuals who were driving illegal minibikes, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the 2500 block of Virginia Avenue, NW. Earlier this month, the MPD obtained video footage identifying 11 individuals doing the same thing in the 2300 block of 14th Street, NW; 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW; 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, NE. The MPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these persons of interest.
Help us keep our city safe. You could be eligible for a reward of $250 for your information. Call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411 with your information.”
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From MPD:
“At approximately 12:02 AM, members of the Fifth District responded for a shooting that occurred in the 600 block of Evarts Street, NE. Responding units located the adult victim, a few blocks away, suffering from gunshot wounds to the body. The victim was transported to an area hospital and was subsequently pronounced deceased. There is no suspect look-out available at this time. Members of the Homicide Branch are leading this investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this event is encouraged call (202) 727-9099, or send a text to 50411.”
BanBan reports:
“shots fired on Webster NW between 9th and Kansas around 3:45 PM, police on scene”
Updates when/if more is known.
Oof. I’m gonna go ahead and call this an uptick. Thanks to Kristen for sending from 10th and Spring St, NW:
“1) how long do you think it takes to strip a car of all four wheels, both front headlights, and all Cadillac insignia?
2) where the hell are the police during something obviously took longer than just a minute or two?!?”
Ed. Note: It had been 1 day since our last stolen wheels.
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From MPD:
“Fifth District detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred in the Unit Block of Adams Street, NW at approximately 10pm on the night of August 21st. The victim in this case was walking home when approached by a single black male who assaulted her and stole her purse. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to call MPD at either 202-727-9099, or text information to 50411.”