Tracey sends on Monday:
“I just saw this car on 14th NE. Heckuva holiday weekend for the owner of this car.”
Crime
A reader reported yesterday:
“I’m not sure about victim. Was a bit after 1pm. Saw a couple guys in cuffs down on Ingraham, near Jefferson Liquor.”
Another reader reported from 1st and Q Street, NW around 1pm Monday:
“Open house in Truxton Circle – don’t mind the shell casings”
“I heard it and saw people scatter. 7-8 shots.”
Another reader reported:
“I heard 10-15 shots Monday around 1pm, and someone on Nextdoor posted the news that there was also gunfire last night or early this morning in the same area around Q and 1st NW (she talked to cops, and neither incident was fireworks).”
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From MPD:
“On Friday, May 25, 2018, at approximately 9:15 pm, MPD Officers responded to a radio run for the sounds of gun shots in the 500 b/o Crittenden Street N.W. Once on scene, MPD Officers met with the victim, who was bleeding from his left and right leg. MPD Officers also observed destruction of property consistent with gunshots in front of the location. The victim stated he was sitting on the front steps when he heard sounds of gun shots and realized was shot in both legs. The victim provided no lookout for the suspect. Witnesses reported seeing one suspect (black/male). Witnesses also reported seeing a tan in color Sedan turn onto the 500 b/o Crittenden Street N.W., pause at the corner, and then pulled off. The witness reported hearing 5 to 6 gunshots.
The Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating this case and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone with information related to this or other crimes is asked to call on (202) 727-9099.”
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From MPD:
“On Saturday, May 26, 2018 at approximately 1am, MPD received a call for sounds of gun shots in the 4800 b/o 9th Street N.W. Upon MPD arrival, it was observed that multiple vehicles had sustained damage due to possible gun shots. A witness stated that he heard the gunshots then observed two black males getting into a dark colored vehicle. The vehicle reportedly fled eastbound on Decatur St NW from 9th Street. Moments later, officers made a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle in the area. Upon making contact with the driver, it was discovered that he was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chin. The victim reported he was sitting in his car when his front passenger window shattered. Realizing he had been shot, he attempted to drive himself to the hospital.
The Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating this case and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone with information related to this or other crimes is asked to call on (202) 727-9099.”
Morton Street between Sherman and Georgia
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of Morton Street Northwest. Units on the scene have an adult male with non life threatening gunshot wound to the lower extremities.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in connection with an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in the 3300 block of 14th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 6:23 pm, members from the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below and in this video:
Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”
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Update from MPD: “Good morning, the below offense occurred in the 3100 block of 12th Street, NE.”
From MPD:
“Members of the Fifth District are currently investigating a shooting that took place in the 1200 block of Franklin Street, NE during the early morning hours of May 24th. Officers were summoned to the area for the sound of gunshots and, upon arrival, located an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text information to 50411.”
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From MPD:
“5D is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:31 pm in the 1600 block of North Capitol St., NE.
An adult male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound, and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call 202-727-9099 or may send a text message to 50411.”
Photo by Chiara
Leigh reported:
“10+ shots fired at 14th and Columbia NW at 6:30pm in the alley by Cardozo Health Center. Police were on the scene quick and have since blocked the entire perimeter including the back alley way.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of Columbia Road 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.”
N reported:
“I wasn’t entirely certain it was a shooting until I saw the faces walking past me looking concernedly over their shoulders. saw a child with his father, about 5 or 6, sobbing while walking away – he must’ve seen it – it was particularly disturbing, this was about 6:30pm – crime scene tape was there about an hour later, folks collecting casings I imagine.”
D reported:
“1 victim, bleeding badly from apparent leg wound, taken in ambulance”
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to alert you to gunshots fired that took place at lunch time Friday right in front of the Shaw playground at 7th and P St. You can see the yellow markers showing each shell casing. A total of 6 shots were fired. When I drove by and asked the police what happened all they said was “destruction of property.” I was so disappointed by this response that I walked back demanding to speak with the office in charge. Only when I pushed did they admit it shots were fired right in front of the playground. The even more concerning thing was that they seemed to be cleaning the scene up quickly so it was as if nothing happened. A few minutes later all police presence was gone.”
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Photo by Laura
“Dear PoPville,
I have tried without success to find the DC Police clearance rate when it comes to murders, shootings and robberies. In Chicago, the police only clear 4% of shootings and 14% of murders. To remedy this, they are considering adding more detectives. I live in Park View and in my personal experience, I rarely see any of these types of crimes cleared. The police say they don’t track these stats. [Ed. Note: I’m sure they must track homicides clearances, maybe they don’t share it with us but surely they track it, no?] Obviously other cities do, so why don’t we? How can anyone possibly track success or failure if these stats don’t exist?”
Update: Related –
2 years ago I asked a simple q. What type & how many cases does DOJ prosecute in DC? FOIAed and then @jaybeas helped me sue for the data. Sadly, saga continues. @AGKarlRacine @charlesallen pic.twitter.com/it4aDlycfG
— Denise Rucker Krepp (@kdrkrepp) May 16, 2018