Crime

Readers Report Shots Fired around 11th and Florida Ave, NW at 8pm Tues. Night

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Florida Ave, NW. Mike sent us the above at 8:02pm. I’ve never seen police tape close a road for fireworks.

“Dear PoPville,

I heard a LOT of gunshots (20-30) in rapid succession (or loud fireworks?) today at around 7:20pm from our home on Euclid and 12th. Seemed to come from south or southeast from us, and may have been a few blocks away (we’re on a hill so sound travels pretty far). Called it in but did not see anything posted on the MPD feed. Was wondering if others heard the same and know what was going on?

Gun Recovered in the 600 block of Rock Creek Church Road NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“Fourth District units responded to the 600 block of Rock Creek Church Road NW just before 10:30 pm, regarding a call for subjects entering an unoccupied residence under renovation. Officers arrived on the scene and discovered 5 individuals inside the location, officers also recovered a .25 caliber handgun from the scene. 5 individuals were arrested and charged accordingly, and another gun has been taken off the streets of the city!”

“Person of Interest in ADW (Brick), 1800 b/o 14th St, NW, on October 8”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Brick) incident which occurred in the 1800 block of 14th Street, NW, on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at approximately 3:20 AM. The subject was captured by the establishment’s surveillance cameras.

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.”

Two Killed in a Triple Shooting just before Midnight in Brightwood

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shortly after midnight, Fourth District units were called to the 6200 block of 8th Street NW in reference to a shooting. Three adult victims were found at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. All three victims were transported to area hospitals. Two of the victims succumbed to their injuries. Anyone with information concerning this incident please call MPD violent crimes at (202) 645- 9600.”

Update:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 6200 block of 8th Street, Northwest, on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

At approximately 11:58 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located three adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported all of the victims to local hospitals. Two of the victims succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead. A third victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The first decedent has been identified as 22-year-old Sefjuan Jones, of Nashville, NC.

The second decedent has been identified as 25-year-old Renard Marsh, of Northwest, DC.

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.”

Triple Shooting on U Street; Shooting in Brentwood

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD just after 3am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of U Street NW. Three (3) adults are currently being treated at area hospitals for non life-threatening injuries. .

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

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

and

“The Fifth District is working a shooting in the 2500 block 14th Street NE. After MPD officers heard several shots being fired they immediately responded to the location where they located a victim with an injury to her ear. Unknown if she was struck by an bullet fragment or injured it when she was dove on the ground. Witnesses said a vehicle came by at a high rate of speed while firing rounds out at people on the sidewalk. Look out for a dark gray vehicle with tinted windows. Any information please contact 2027279099″

About those Helicopters Last Night – Missing Person Assist AND “searching for a prisoner who escaped from police custody”

By Prince Of Petworth


stock photo from a previous search

I received numerous messages last night like this one:

“Helicopters have been circling Columbia Heights/Petworth/Park View since last night. My wife heard it was due to a search for a missing person who was found, but they’re still circling. Anyone know what’s going on?”

MPD first reported:

“Fourth District Officers were searching for a missing person with the assistance of the MPD helicopter. The missing person was located”

Then:

“Officers of the Third Police District are searching for a prisoner who escaped from police custody. The suspect is described as an African American male, 5’10”, 155 pounds, dark complexion, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and dark shoes. The suspect was last seen running eastbound in the 600 block of Lamont Street, NW. He is wanted on drug, theft, and traffic charges.

Anyone with information regarding this escaped prisoner is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

6pm Shooting Homicide Sunday in Hill East – MPD Posts Video of Vehicle and Persons of Interest

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of I Street, Southeast, on Sunday, September 10, 2017.

At approximately 5:56 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

On Sunday, October 1, 2017 the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as 24-year-old Carl Hardy, of Northeast, DC.

A nearby surveillance camera captured several persons of interest and a vehicle of interest in this case. They can be seen in this video:

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.”

Another Shooting in Shaw over the Weekend

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Ed. Note: On Saturday, a shooting was reported at 7th and R St, NW.

From MPD Sunday morning:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 500 block of Q Street, NW. An adult has sustained a non-life threatening injury.

The Third District Detectives Office is conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the event.

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

From MPD:

“Shooting at 0234 hrs in the 600 block of Q Street, NW. Lookout for (4) B/M’s.”


via GoFundMe

UPDATE: Thanks to a reader for sharing a GoFundMe page for Fabian:

“On the early morning of October 1st on Q street in Washington DC Fabian was walking home from work and was approached by two young men. They held him up for money. Fabian refused and one of the men drew a gun and shot at him twice. One of the bullets entered his forearm it traveled up thru his arm and out his bicep shredding the muscles and damaging the nerves in his arm. A bystander immediately called 911 and he was quickly rushed to Howard University Hospital where he is receiving excellent care. He is so lucky to have cat like reflexes. If he had not raised his arm in defense the bullet would have entered his chest and likely killed him. We all know Fabian as our favorite RONIN Bartender and he needs our help. He does not have health insurance and will not be able to get back to work for the foreseeable future. While still receiving treatment at the hospital the bills are piling up. Please donate to help Fabian today!”

MPD Investigating a Shooting on 7th Street in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD, sent around 6am Saturday morning:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of 7th street NW. An adult has sustained a non-life threatening injury.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.

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

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