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Sunday: MPD Officer Involved Shooting on H Street, NE and Shooting Homicide in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Chief of Police Cathy Lanier and Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department responded to a police-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 29, 2016, in an establishment in the 300 block of H Street, Northeast.

At approximately 6:29 am, an off-duty officer observed an adult male carrying objects from the listed location in his arms and backpack. The officer attempted to stop the individual for shoplifting, when the suspect produced a firearm. The suspect failed to comply with the officer’s commands and the officer discharged his weapon. The suspect’s weapon was recovered on the scene.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital in critical but stable condition.

Investigation into this incident continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099.”

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From MPD Sunday just after 8pm:

“The Third District is currently working a confirmed shooting in the 1300 block of 7th Street NW. Initial investigation is that the individual was shot while inside of a building. Detectives are currently on scene.

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

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred inside a residence in the 1300 block of 7th Street, Northwest, on Sunday, May 29, 2016.

At approximately 7:41 pm, members of the Third District responded to a call for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival on the scene, members located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 32-year-old Russell Crawford of Suitland, MD.”

What Went Down at the Yes! Organic Market at 10:15 this Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

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Georgia and Taylor St, NW

A reader and witness passed on a note she wrote to Ward 4 Councilman Todd:

“I hate to write this because I have tried to believe that the Ward 4 police are really not as bad as their reputation. I hate to have to agree with what seems to be the common view.

I was picking up milk at Yes! Organic around 10:15 today. While I was there, a guy who has stolen things from them many times (I’ve see the camera images they have) came in and the employees rushed out to catch him. When I went out to see what was going on, the very nice manager had him held down to the ground and some other employees had his legs held down. There was basically no weight being put on him and they were not causing him pain. Despite this, the man kept yelling that he was in pain.

MANY people called 911 MANY times. We were waiting for over TEN MINUTES for the police to finally arrive. When one person called, the dispatcher even said “oh is this the thing at Yes! grocery store” (completely non-interested). It was very scary as a neighbor that it would take this long for police to come, especially to an area a few blocks from the metro where we have had such violence. Was there really no one in the area?

At this point, the manager and the employees were trying to allow the guy to stand up but still keep him at the location. He bolted just as the 1 police car arrived. I was right there, so I pointed to her which way he went. She literally just idled there, waiting at the light with her turn signal on! People were yelling for her to turn on her lights and go after him. She just sat there! She finally turned (still no lights or sirens on). I did see them down the block so they must have caught her. I offered to be a non-employee witness because I was there the whole time- and wanted to make sure that they employees didn’t get charged with anything because of his outrageous claims that they were restraining him. What are citizens to do when the police don’t show? It was not like they wanted to be there with him rather than have the police handle it. The police women gave no care to the situation and was not taking it seriously.

Please follow up on this directly. Our police should be there to protect our peace. Small businesses like Yes! do so much for our community and are always welcoming and kind. They cannot stay in business if people steal from them. The police in our Ward should take these issues seriously.

Ironically, on the way home (just a few blocks away), I saw a police car just cruising down the street, the driver enjoying the day with the windows down and eating cookies. I hate to say it, but I have no faith in the police for Ward 4.”

Update: Arrest Made. 11pm Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District have announced an arrest has been made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense, which occurred in the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest, on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at approximately 11:15 pm.

At the listed location, members of the Third District responded to a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, they located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she is listed in critical, but stable condition.

On Friday, May 27, 2016, 25-year-old Kevin Andrade, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), related to domestic violence.” (more…)

“This is 5 days after a neighborhood walk through with DDoT and local officials about the unsafe traffic on this block.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports Wednesday around 5:30pm:

“As I was stepping off the 60 bus on Rock Creek Church Road at Webster, a black SUV smashed into the bus after having zigzagged his way at high speed up the road. The driver got out of his disabled vehicle and ran up the road, but people in the neighborhood chased him down and pinned him down until the cops got there. Fortunately no one seems to be seriously hurt, but the poor bus driver is pretty shaken up.

This is 5 days after a neighborhood walk through with DDoT and local officials about the unsafe traffic on this block.”

Person(s) of Interest Sought in Two Sexual Abuse Offenses in Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Sexual Assault Unit seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect or suspects in connection with two Sexual Abuse offenses that occurred at the following:

On Sunday, April 3, 2016, in the Unit block of R Street, Northwest, at approximately 2:00 am, a suspect approached the victim from behind, digitally penetrated her with his fingers, and then fled the scene. (Second Degree Sexual Abuse)
The suspect is described as a black male with short hair in his mid-30s to 40s, about 5’7” to 5’11” tall, wearing a neutral colored jacket and jeans.

On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in the Unit block of R Street, Northwest, at approximately 2:30 am, a suspect approached the victim from behind, groped her through her clothing, and then fled the scene. (Third Degree Sexual Abuse)
The suspect is described as a black male who was bald, in his late 20s to 30s, about 5’6’’ to 5’7’’ tall, wearing a white shirt.

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating both offenses and attempting to determine if the offenses are connected.

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.”

Props to Metro Transit Police

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Metro Transit Police:

“ARREST: Dominick Simons, 25, of Washington, DC, on charges of armed robbery & kidnapping.”

I called a metro spokesperson for some details and they explain around 3pm a victim was forced from Bethesda to Friendship Height and robbed. Later a call with a similar description came from Van Ness where Metro Transit Police was able to make an arrest.

“How hostile do you have to be to rob a mother with her 2-year-old who is unloading begonias from her car?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I thought that adults with helpless children has some sort of security, but no! I was parked in front of my house (1700 block of 4th Street) unloading my car, my two-year-old was in his car seat, and the guy ran over flashing his gun and yelling obscenities. I told him I had a child in the car and he still said “Just give me everything.” He then jumped in a minivan and sped away… luckily I got the license plate and used my Android Tracker to chase the phone around town, and the cops are on it, and we are both safe, so I’m feeling a lot of relief. But how hostile do you have to be to rob a mother with her 2-year-old who is unloading begonias from her car? The guy got my phone, wallet, 200 cheerios and some diapers.“

“I can’t tell if Hard Liver Crew is a new gang in town, or if that’s what people are now calling me and my fellow rosé-drinking ladies of Shaw.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Ed. Note: Last week was the launch of the ‘Great Graffiti Wipeout’ “Help @DCDPW wipe out graffiti! Call 311 or visit http://311.dc.gov #graffitiwipeout2016”

“Dear PoPville,

In a classic sign that summer is upon us, we had a few incidents of tagging/graffiti in Shaw last night.

I can’t tell if Hard Liver Crew is a new gang in town, or if that’s what people are now calling me and my fellow rosé-drinking ladies of Shaw.

I joke, but graffiti, especially on private property, is a serious bummer. Who wants to spend their holiday weekend scrubbing and painting over that stuff?”

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“Dear PoPville,

This is the second time this no talent ass clown has sprayed his name over the mural in the alley. Isn’t it about time for Voyer to realize that if he can’t do anything more interesting than tag his name it’s time to grow up and do something other than screwing up the art of talented people.”

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Prosecutors Say Woman Raped on a Metro Train Last Month, Suspect Arrested

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader passes on the horrifying account from the Washington Post:

“A 39-year-old woman was raped at knifepoint on a moving Metro train just before 10 a.m. last month in the Wheaton-­Glenmont area of Montgomery County, prosecutors said in court Monday.”

Update from Metro Transit Police:

“Metro GM has directed MTPD to make public notification of any violent crime the same day where doing so will not hinder investigation #wmata”

Shooting at 16th and Isherwood St, NE Monday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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A lot of inquiries this morning about a shooting/shots fired in Rosedale last night:

“any idea what happened 11:30pm around 16th and Isherwood NE? Heard multiple gunshots, rapid response from MPD + helicopter.”

From Alert DC: “Shooting at 2300 hrs in the1600 b/o Isherwood St., NE. No lookout at this time”

MPD reports:

“Adult male victim sustained gunshot wound. He is conscious & breathing. Have info contact 727-9099”

Update from MPD:

“At approximately 2331 hours on May 23, 2016, MPD officers responded to the 400 block of 16th St NE regarding the sounds of gunshots. The officers discovered the adult male victim lying on the ground, conscious and breathing, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance, where he was admitted. There was no usable lookout for the suspect. There is no further information available for dissemination at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

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. Reference CCN# 16-082-731.”

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