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From MPD:
“At 2:30 am members of the Third District are currently investigating a call for the sounds of gunshots in the 1700 block of 8th Street NW. Units have located shell casings, but at this time, no victims or damage to property has been located. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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“Dear PoPville,
Some readers might be interested in the First Street Tunnel’s response to ongoing armed robberies in northern Bloomingdale. As I understand their message, they intend to make no changes in light of these assaults. I have contact McDuffie’s office to request further action.”
We are very sorry to learn of last evening’s robberies on Channing Street, Adams and First Streets. Most importantly, we are distressed to learn that your friend was a victim in one of these robberies.
DC Water and Skanska Jay Dee have been working with the Metropolitan Police Department throughout the construction of the First Street Tunnel. MPD has authority for policing the area and we work with them should they require access to our construction staging areas (CSA). In addition, we hired off-duty MPD officers to patrol the CSAs (20 hours per week), and have site security during all off hours, including weekends, at our jobsites and the Bryant Street Alternative Parking Area. Also, to improve security around the immediate vicinity of our work areas, we installed lights around the CSAs and mirrors to prevent pedestrian blind spots. However, our security guards are not authorized to make arrests or use force. If they see something suspicious, they report it to MPD. Similarly, concerns related to crime in the neighborhood should be directed to MPD.
Please know that your concerns about criminal behavior are deeply troubling to all of us and we continue to look to MPD for the safety and protection of the entire community.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a person of interest in reference to a Burglary One and Third Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred in the 1300 Block of Quincy Street, Northwest on Friday, June 24, 2016 at approximately 1:30 am.
At the listed location, the suspect forced his way into the basement of the victim’s home. The suspect then went into the victim’s room, and began sexually assaulting her. The victim yelled for help, and the suspect fled the scene going northbound on 14th Street, Northwest.
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 text messaging 50411.”
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday, I found this notice tapped to the front door of my apartment building about an upcoming neighborhood community meeting addressing guns and violence. My question for the PoPville audience: Do community neighborhood meetings work or are they worth it in the overall scheme of ending neighborhood violence?
I’ve lived there over three years and every year around July 4th the expected fireworks, banging blast or gunshot sounds seems to be the norm for the week or few days that the holiday
surrounds, should I be following this as something signifcantly more? What does a meeting at the local library actually do other than meeting neighbors and the usual schmooze and networking?”
Photo by Marie Whittaker
Multiple readers report/inquire:
“For the past 30-45 minutes, a police helicopter has been circling over the Columbia heights area. Any idea what is going on?”
Marie says:
“just asked a cop– robbery suspect with a gun”
Update from MPD:
“Armed robbery suspect is in custody. All roads are now open. No threats to the community.”
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From MPD:
“Robbery Gun- 100 block of Adams St NW
On Tuesday, July 05, 2016, at approximately 11:00PM, the victim reports while walking on Adams Street NW, the suspect jumped in front of the victim armed with a silver handgun demanding his property. The suspect ordered the victim to disable his cell phone which the victim complied. The suspect fled with a second individual on foot eastbound on Adams Street NW.
Lookout:
Suspect 1: black male, 23-28 years of age, 6’1”, 170 lbs, dark skin tone wearing a black hoodie, black mask, dark sweatpants armed with a silver handgun.
Suspect 2: black male, 23-28 years of age, 5’9”, 150 lbs, dark skin tone wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and black headphones
Any persons with information regarding this crime may contact the Fifth District Detectives’ Office at 202-698-0260, or the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”
and
“Robbery Gun- 2300 block 1st ST NW
On Tuesday, July 05, 2016, at approximately 11:10PM, the victim reports while in the rear of the 2300 block of 1st Street NW, he was approached by a suspect armed with a silver handgun that demanded his phone. The victim complied and the suspect disabled the phone. The suspect was accompanied by a second suspect and both fled on foot northbound through the alley.
Lookout:
Suspect 1: black male, 20-29 years of age, 5’10”-6’2”, thin build, dark skin tone wearing a black long sleeve shirt, black mask, black pants armed with a silver handgun.
Suspect 2: black male, 20-29 years of age, wearing a black shirt and black pants
Any persons with information regarding this crime may contact the Fifth District Detectives’ Office at 202-698-0260, or the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”
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From MPD:
“On Tuesday, July 5 at approximately 9:30pm gunshots were heard in the rear alley of 2100 block of 15th St. NW. MPD promptly responded. Officers located and recovered (8) shell casings. No further information or evidence at this time. If anyone has any intel or information please contact (202)727-9099.”
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From Alert DC:
“Alert: Shooting at 1929 hrs in the at the intersection of 14th & Luzon Ave. NW. Lookout for: 2 Black/Males, 20-30 years of age, black jeans, navy blue hoodie, bucket hat, last seen in a white toyota sedan.”
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau responded to a police-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, July 4, 2016, in the 1300 block of 49th Street, Northeast.
At approximately 10:52 pm, Metro Transit Police responded to the location to investigate a large crowd setting off fireworks. Upon arrival, officers observed an individual holding a weapon and identified themselves as police. The suspect fired multiple rounds at the officers before one of the officers discharged his service weapon striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to an area hospital, in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The officer involved in this incident was not injured.
The decedent will be identified once next of kin has been notified.
The suspect’s weapon was recovered on the scene. This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099.”
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From the Washington Post:
“The June 28 holdup was one of 649 gun robberies in the city in the first six months of this year, an increase of 23 percent over the same period last year.
However, in the past two months, the rate of increase has slowed considerably to 8 percent above the same time last year.”