Crime

Shooting in Petworth around 1:30am

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, MPD units responded to a call for shooting victim in the 800 block of Decatur St NW [“Shooting at 0136 hrs in the 800 block of Decatur Street, NW. No Lookout.”] The victim was located in the block, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Just prior to locating the victim, units responded for the sound gunshots in the 900 block of Crittenden Street, NW. It is believed that these 2 calls for service are related. There were no other injuries reported or any property damage.

The Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information is requested to call on (202)727-9099.”

Maroon 1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 Stolen in Bloomingdale/LeDroit Yesterday – Eyes Peeled Please

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My motorcycle was stolen yesterday morning around Bloomingdale on the corner of 2nd and Florida Ave NW. I’m desperately trying to find it. It’s a maroon 1985 Honda Nighthawk 450. One identifying feature is the left pipe is matte while the other is shiny. If spotted please call police referencing report #18129545 and alert Officer Quenterra Carey, badge #2869. The license plate number (if it’s still on there) is MR9659. You can also email sightings to [email protected]”

Early Morning Shots Fired Reported in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

One reader reported:

“Woke up to gun shots at 3:15 am. They had the whole 900 block of T St NW and intersection closed off.”

Another reported:

“Multiple gunshots ( felt like 5+to me by the time I woke up l) at 3-00 -3:30 ish this morning at 9th and T Nw. The intersection was blocked off with crime tape and lots of police resources deployed. Really curious what happened…in the past two months It feels like we’ve seen so much activity in this area.”

Updates when/if more is known.

Shots Fired in Petworth/Brightwood Park just before 1am

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On 8-4-18 at approximately 12:50 am, MPD units received a call for the sounds of gunshots in the 5100 block of 8th Street, N.W. A canvass of the area revealed three shell casings at the intersection of Gallatin and 8th ST NW. There was no evidence of property damage or any injuries reported.

The Department is requesting that anyone with information related to this event call 202 727-9099.”

Man Shot in LeDroit Park Last Night; Shots Fired around 9:30pm near Petworth Metro

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD (sent around 11:30pm):

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2100 block of 4th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text to 50411.”

and

“On July 31, 2018, at approximately 9:30 pm., patrol units heard several gunshots in the 3700 block of 10th St. N.W. Investigating officers located and recovered several casings.

We are continuing to investigate this matter and if anyone has additional information regarding this incident please call MPD at 202-727-9099. If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to explore the mayor’s camera rebate program. Information can be found here.”

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