Crime

Juvenile Shot in the Foot around 5am in Brightwood; Multiple Shots Fired Reported in LeDroit Park Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Friday, March 30, 2018, at approximately 5:00 am, 4th District members heard rapid gunshots coming from what sounded like the 700 b/o Missouri Ave N.W. Moments later, 911 calls started coming into the radio zone giving multiple locations between Missouri Ave. to Rittenhouse, 9th Street to 13th. While canvassing the area, an Officer was flagged down by a vehicle occupied multiple times with the driver stating that he had a gunshot victim on board. The Officer followed the vehicle to Children’s Hospital where the gunshot victim was identified as juvenile Hispanic male, suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the right foot. Shell casings we believe related to this event were located in the 5900 b/o 13th Street N.W.

Fourth District Detectives are currently investigating this case. If you have any information regarding this case, please call 202-727-9099.”

Around 8:30pm a reader reported to us:

“Numerous gunshots in or around LeDroit Park”

Another reader reports this morning “20+ rounds fired.”

Anyone else hear this?

Update from another reader:

“Massive barrage of gunfire in Ledroit Park around 9pm yesterday. When the gunshots kept going on so quickly for so long, I thought for a moment it must be fireworks because I’ve never heard gunfire so intense. But it wasn’t fireworks. It was really scary. Cops were on the scene almost immediately – they’ve had a heavy presence in the neighborhood recently. There were still about 7-8 cops in the park when I left for work around 7 this morning.”

Update from MPD via the LeDroit Park Listserv:

“At approximately 9:20 last night, we received multiple calls for the sounds of gunshots in the area 200 V, 4th/Elm and 300 V St. In addition, our Shotspotter detection system alerted to the sounds of gunshots. Our officers arrived and identified a vehicle that had sustained damage from bullets, along with multiple spent shell casings. We did not locate any victims on scene or at area hospitals, and no witnesses have indicated if they saw any people being shot at. One caller observed a white car flee from the area, but it is unknown if that was a suspect, potential victim or possible witness. We completed a report to document the incident, CCN 18-050178.

This morning, a resident coming out to their vehicle observed bullet damage to theirs as well, so we have updated the report to reflect the second vehicle.”

PSA “if you’re being harassed, distracted, someone else might be stealing your wallet behind you.”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and V Street, NW

Watch your wallet! Thanks to Geri for sharing the heads up:

“if you’re being harassed, distracted, someone else might be stealing your wallet behind you. This happened to me in a busy Busboys and Poets yesterday, caught on tape. Also if you see this happening, say something (lady drinking wine next to me).

It was at 14 and V. The staff has seen them before. It was two guys working together. The man who was harassing me was prob 50, bald, 5,9, called himself Michael. I couldn’t watch the video I was so angry but the manager saw the guy behind me. I did not.”

Shawn notes: “Yup! Happened to me at Whole Foods.”

MPD Video: “At approximately 5:40 pm, the victim was at the listed location when he was struck by gunfire.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying several suspects in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast.

At approximately 5:40 pm, the victim was at the listed location when he was struck by gunfire. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The suspects were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in these photos and in this video above.

Anyone who can identify these individuals 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.”

Shooting around 9:15pm Last Night in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“5D is currently investigating a shooting that took place in the 1800 block of Perry St., NE. Officers responded for the sounds of gunshots at approximately 9:16 pm. Upon arriving on the scene, Officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, conscious and breathing. Officers rendered immediate medical care to the victim by applying a tourniquet.

The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. It was reported that a black Cadillac Escalade was observed leaving the area.

Anyone with information regarding this event is asked to call 202-727-9099. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may send a text message to 50411.”

About that Huge Police Presence in Cleveland Park Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


3726 Connecticut Ave NW outside Sedgwick Gardens apartments around 9:45pm. Photo by Ryan

Got lots of messages about this last night. MPD reported:

“Incident Alert: Barricade situation in the 3700 block of Connecticut Avenue NW. Police will remain in the area until further notice.”

Update around 5am:

“Update to Barricade incident: Man taken into police custody. No injuries reported. Emergency personnel and vehicles will depart shortly”

I’m Sorry to Interrupt the Fun But It’s Best To Not Ignore This Terrifying Account of a Near Shooting

By Prince Of Petworth


via Julie Humphrey Vallelunga

Ed. Note: Here is info on Saturday’s March For Our Lives Rally.

Like elected D.C. Council Member’s spewing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories – I really wish I didn’t have to post about this but we cannot pretend it didn’t happen. Thanks to all who messaged me the update from Monday’s Shots Fired at 14th and Upshur St, NW at 2:45pm. It was alluded to in the comments of the original post but here’s the full account from Julie Humphrey Vallelunga’s Facebook:

“There’s a bullet hole my child’s car seat. That bullet missed my neck by inches as I sat in my car at the intersection next to their school, waiting to pick them up a few minutes later. I saw the shooter a split second before my windshield shattered, completely unable to do anything. When I felt an immediate prick of pain, I had to wonder if I had been struck by flying glass or a bullet. (Just minor glass scrapes.) (more…)

Shots Fired at 14th and Upshur St, NW at 2:45pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Today at approximately 2:45 PM, members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call for a shooting in the vicinity of 14th and Upshur Street, NW.

Responding officers stopped several juvenile suspects in reference to this offense. At this time, no victims have been identified. However, one vehicle was struck by gunfire.

Students at Roosevelt High School and Upshur Elementary [Ed. Note: Powell?] were briefly placed on lock down, which has been lifted at this time.

The investigation continues, and an update will be provided soon. Anyone with information about this offense is asked to contact the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

9:36pm Shooting in Trindiad Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“5D is investigating a shooting that took place in the 1200 block of Simms Pl., NE.

At approximately 9:36 pm, 5D officers responded for the report of gunshots. 5D officers were in the immediate area and were on the scene as the 911 calls were coming in.

Located was one adult female suffering from a gunshot wound. 5D officers rendered immediate life-saving efforts to the victim by the use of a tourniquet. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Officers on the scene stopped an adult male in reference to the investigation. A handgun was also recovered on the scene.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call 202-727-9099. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may send a text tip to 50411.”

Early Morning Shooting at Georgia and Fairmont St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2600 block of Georgia Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.

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

Shooting Reported around 1:45pm, Possible Homicide, at 16th and Park Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Full release from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, March 15, 2018, in the 1500 block of Park Road, Northwest.

At approximately 1:32 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 43-year-old Andre Junior, of Upper Marlboro, MD.

On Thursday, March 15, 2018, 27-year-old Robert Edward Green, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed.

This case remains under investigation. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”

Readers report: (more…)

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