Crime

Huge Police Response around 9:15pm on H Street, NE after a Victim was Assaulted Resulting in “Serious Injuries”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Any info on what closed down H St. NE between 11th & 12th Sts. last night about 11pm?

The whole block was shut down, sidewalks closed too, and over 20 police vehicles on the block plus a whole lot of officers.”

MPD reported:

“Last night at approximately 9:15 PM, members of the First District were dispatched to an assault in the 1100 block of H Street, NE. Once on the scene, a complainant was located who was suffering from serious injuries. This case is being actively investigated. Anyone who may have information or witnessed the assault is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099.”

“When the occupant opened the door, the suspects forced their way inside and assaulted 3 of the residents.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Burglary/First Degree-4500 block 5th ST NW

​At 11:45 PM, two suspects knocked on the door of a residence. When the occupant opened the door, the suspects forced their way inside and assaulted 3 of the residents. The victims sustained minor injuries and refused medical assistance. The suspects are described as Black males last seen driving away in a dark colored “police style” vehicle. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

“a black sedan driving westbound in the 1200 block of Rhode Island Ave, NE fire multiple rounds out of the driver’s side window striking an adult victim”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Good morning, last night at approximately 10:50 a black sedan driving westbound in the 1200 block of Rhode Island Ave, NE fire multiple rounds out of the driver’s side window striking an adult victim in the leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Anyone having information regarding this crime is urged to call the Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 or the Fifth District Detectives Office at 202-698-0660.”

“A few minutes later we saw him walking down the alley, now with several Amazon packages”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Our condo building, on the 1000 block of Harvard St NW, has been having an ongoing issue with package thefts.

Saturday afternoon, a man approached the back door to our building and rattled the door repeatedly. When we came into the hallway, to investigate the noise, he took off.

A few minutes later we saw him walking down the alley, now with several Amazon packages. When he noticed us watching he changed directions (it appeared he was originally going behind parked cars – I’m assuming to open the packages and ditch the boxes) and instead kept walking. (more…)

Update: Homicide. Man Shot in Alley near Starburst Intersection of H

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD around 2am:

“The 5th District is working a confirmed Shooting which occurred in an alley near the 1000 block of 17 Street, NE. Adult Male suffering from Multiple gunshot wounds to his body. At this time there are no lookouts of any suspects. Any information please contact 2027279099”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of 17th Street, Northeast, on Thursday, July 21, 2017.
At approximately 10:51 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the rear alley of the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arriving on the scene, members located an unconscious and unresponsive adult male victim. The victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 26 year-old Marcus Stephens of Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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.”

“A man was robbed and beaten very badly Tuesday night around 11:00pm”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“A man was robbed and beaten very badly last night around 11:00pm on Summit place and 18th St. Please pass this along, hope the man is ok, thank you. The Ontario apartments got an email, the neighbors heard the ambulance at 12am and was a big police presence. I live in the 1800 block of Summit and the crime was a block away. We have had few muggings around here but nothing like this.”

A Man Has Been Arrested in the Shooting of a 1 Year Old near H Street, NE – 2nd Suspect Still Wanted

By Prince Of Petworth


“second suspect who is wanted in connection with this offense” via MPD

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announced an arrest has been made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 1300 block of I (“Eye”) Street, Northeast, on Monday, July 10, 2017.

At approximately 8:58 pm, officers responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a juvenile male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. (more…)

“Are these instances frequent in this area?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.

“Dear PoPville,

I recently moved in to the Petworth/Brightwood area and recently had my bike stolen out of my yard. This is the first time I’ve had anything stolen in the city but know that its unfortunately common. Most concerning though was how close the bike was to the entrance to my house (via the back alley) and how comfortable someone had to be to come that close to the home.

Are these instances frequent in this area? What are others doing to prevent these kind of instances?”

Ed. Note: What’s that locking method that folks have mentioned in the past?

“I took two hits to the head, but my two friends were beat up much worse.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader alleges on the PoPville Facebook page:

“Jul 17, 2017 8:11am

Attack outside Echostage:
Last Sunday morning while leaving EchoStage, my group of friends were attacked by 6 African American men. It was a random act of violence. I took two hits to the head, but my two friends were beat up much worse. This was a terrible event, but when we reported it to a police officer, he threatened to arrest me. (more…)

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