Crime

Man Shot in the Hand Just Before Midnight during robbery at 9th and D St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The First District is currently investigating an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon [Gun] that occurred at approximately 11:58pm on 7/16/17, in the 900 block of D Street NE. The complainant was walking eastbound on D Street NE when he was approached by three suspects. The suspects attempted to take the complainant’s backpack. During the robbery, the complainant sustained a gunshot wound to his hand. The suspects got into a dark-colored Toyota SUV and fled the area. The suspects are described as three black males, one of whom was wearing a gray sweatshirt.

If anyone observed the offense or would like to provide any information about this case, it is currently being investigated by the Detectives of the First District Detectives Unit who may be reached on (202) 299-2025.”

MPD Chief Newsham: “No one shoots a 1yr old and gets away w/it on our watch.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“New video from Chief Newsham in Monday’s shooting of 1-year-old.”

No one shoots a 1yr old and gets away w/it on our watch. These ppl know something abt 7/10 shooting in 1300 b/o I St, NE. Info? 2027279099

1 Year Old Shot in Crossfire just before 9pm near H Street, NE; now in stable condition

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“At approximately 20:57 hours, First District officers responded to the rear of the 1300 Block of I Street, Northeast for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, Officers located one male juvenile victim and a crime scene. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411 or contacting the First District Detectives Office at 202-299-2025.”

The Washington Post reported:

“The boy was described as conscious and breathing when taken to a hospital after the 8:50 p.m. incident, said Officer Sean Hickman, a D.C. police spokesman. D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham, who went to the scene, said the baby was in stable condition with a wound to his lower extremities.”

“as many as 60 rounds may have been fired” in Alley Off U Street Friday Night/Saturday Morning

By Prince Of Petworth


Photos by Alexandra. Note blood drops in photo to the right.

From the Dupont Circle Listserv:

“Gun battle – alley behind 1500 block of U Street and 1500 block of Caroline Street

When: Saturday July 8, 2017, just after 1:00 am.

According to different verbal reports from MPD, as many as 60 rounds may have been fired, with various calibers possibly suggesting three guns. Neighbors report bullets in at least two residences facing 16th Street NW. Multiple vehicles hit, with windows shot out; one vehicle had 6 to 8 bullet holes. Some blood reported in alley but apparently no victims and no suspects arrested. Police were on the scene for over 12 hours but so far no official comments from MPD: only an under investigation email reply.“

Double Shooting in Georgetown around 3am Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred in the Second District in the 3500 block of Water Street, NW, shortly before 3 am this morning. Officers responded to the area to investigate a report of a shooting and located two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims remained on the scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. This case is currently being investigated by detectives from our Violent Crimes Branch. (more…)

“We will continue our efforts in the area in hopes of making a lasting impact on this illegal activity.” Part Two

By Prince Of Petworth


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MPD wasn’t kidding when they said “We will continue our efforts in the area in hopes of making a lasting impact on this illegal activity.” Today they issued the following release for the exact same location:

“Good morning. Members of the Third District Crime Suppression Team (CST) and the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division (NSID) conducted another prostitution enforcement operation last night/early this morning in the area of 12th Street and M Street NW in response to community concerns regarding an increase in visible prostitution activities. The operation resulted in the arrests of 9 adult males for prostitution related offenses. We will continue our efforts in the area in hopes of making a lasting impact on this illegal activity.”

“We will continue our efforts in the area in hopes of making a lasting impact on this illegal activity.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Good morning. Members of the Third District Crime Suppression Team (CST) and the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division (NSID) conducted another prostitution enforcement operation last night/early this morning in the area of 12th Street and M Street NW in response to community concerns regarding an increase in visible prostitution activities. The operation resulted in the arrests of 3 adult males for prostitution related offenses. We will continue our efforts in the area in hopes of making a lasting impact on this illegal activity.”

Officer Involved Shooting in Park View 10:20pm Wed. Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by hanna

Ed. Note: There is a fourth district police station located at 750 Park Road, NW.

Full update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Park Road, Northwest, on Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

At approximately 10:20 pm, members of the Fourth District encountered an adult male holding a handgun in the 700 block of Park Road, Northwest. The suspect was immediately given verbal commands to drop the weapon. The suspect ignored the officer’s commands and raised the gun towards the officer. The officer fired his service weapon striking the suspect. The suspect fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by responding officers. The suspect was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (more…)

Juvenile Shot in Shoulder 11:10pm at 14th and W St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On July 4th at approximately 11:10 p.m. a juvenile victim received a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment with nonlife threating injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. Thank you.”

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