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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Girard Street, Northwest for the report of a shooting. (more…)
A reader reported:
“We had a drive by shooting on florida ave, was rapid gunfire rounds around midnight followed by a bunch of cop cars racing after what felt like 30 seconds later. The police have blocked off Florida between 6th and 7th NW. Not sure if anyone flagged to you, but wanted to let you know.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 12:17 a.m., officers were in the area of the 700 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest when they heard the sound of gunshots. Once officers arrived on the scene, evidence of a shooting was located but no victim. A short time later, an adult female was located at an area hospital receiving treatment for gunshot wounds. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. (more…)
1776 Columbia Road, NW photo by Ben G.
A reader reports: “Thieves broke into an empty building adjacent to Le Liquor last night and tunneled through the wall to steal $100k+ of jewelry.” (more…)
Thanks to D. for sending from Shaw/Truxton. (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending from Mount Pleasant.
It had been 4 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
Thanks to A. for sending above near U Street and M. for sending below from next to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This weekend I called 911 for someone passed out in front of my boyfriend’s apartment building in DC. They were breathing but more slowly and had blood on their face. The 911 operator, when learning that the person was not responsive to my voice, told me that I should start CPR. Now, I’m a former EMT – I know this person didn’t need CPR, they were clearly breathing. I told the operator on the line that CPR wouldn’t be necessary and I also am not comfortable performing it without having gloves given the blood on the person. In response, the operator said, “just to let you know, this is a recorded line, so are you declining to perform CPR?” (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from Shaw “neighbor is going to be FURIOUS.”
It had been 2 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
“Dear PoPville,
(Wed. July 31st) I was part of a group that witnessed a mentally ill woman scream at, follow, threaten, and then physically attack a random woman and her dog outside Bundy Dog Park in Shaw. I and another witness called 911 while it was happening and (after being on hold for several minutes) were assured police and an ambulance were on their way. No emergency services ever arrived in response to our 911 calls. The perpetrator just walked away. (more…)
Thanks to Alexandra for sending from Thomas Circle: (more…)