Crime

Suspect Shot by Special Police Officer at Union Station Has Died

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announced the suspect who was shot by a special police officer in Union Station has died. The adult male suspect was initially involved in the stabbing of an adult female on Friday, September 11, 2015 at approximately 12:47 pm inside a building in the 100 block of F Street, Northeast.

A nearby security officer witnessed the stabbing and took action to intervene, at which time the suspect fled on foot with the knife. Special Police Officers pursued the suspect onto the grounds of Union Station, in the unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast, where in a public area of the building, the suspect engaged the officers with the knife. A Special Police Officer shot the suspect, who was then apprehended. The female victim and the suspect were transported to area hospitals for treatment where the suspect later died. The female victim is expected to survive. [The original offense appears to be domestic in nature.]

The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending confirmation of his identity and notification of the next of kin.”

Coolidge High School on Lockdown after Shots Fired Reported at 5th and Sheridan at 11:35am

By Prince Of Petworth

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A resident inquires on an MPD listserv:

“Is there any information on the 8-10 gunshots(?) heard on 5th St around Sheridan at 11:35 this morning? I called 911 and police came out to the are very quickly. I’m wondering if they found any evidence of bullets or any suspects.”

MPD replies:

“Officers are on the scene canvassing, no reported injuries at this time. Coolidge HS has been placed on lock down for safety reasons.”

7:15pm, 100 Block of K St, NE “without provocation, he was punched in the face” bicycle then stolen

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Robbery F/V; 100 block of K Street, NE 7:16 PM. First Police District Officer Zhang Cruiser 1021 reports that the complainant, an adult male, was riding his 8 speed Linus bicycle, blue in color, in the 100 block of K Street, NE when, without provocation, he was punched in the face by S-1. This punch caused our victim to fall from his bike to the pavement causing scrapes to both his arms. The suspect got on the victims bike and peddled away from the scene and made good his escape. The victim refused medical treatment on the scene.

The suspect was described as a Black male, 6’2” in height, med to large build, wearing red shorts and a white shirt.”

About that Huge Police Presence in Edgewood Earlier Today

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reported earlier from the scene in:

“Brookland/Edgewood – Franklin Street between 7th and 10th St, NE. It is a disaster. Can’t pass through 30 + officers blocking.

Helicopters and at least 25 cop cars, probably around 40 officers and k9s on the bridge on Franklin between 10th and 7th street. Can’t cross the bridge/walking or driving. All traffic having to divert. I had to bike a completely different way home.

They were looking down toward the NoMa side of the bridge ..not so much toward the Brookland metro side. Not sure if someone was on the tracks or something?”

From MPD:

“The First Police District and the United States Park Police were investigating an Armed Robbery which occurred today at approximately 4 PM in the area of 14th and K Streets, NW. During the course of that investigation, First Police District Detectives were able to gather information about a suspect vehicle that was used by the suspect to make good his escape. That vehicles description was broadcast over all police radio frequencies for units in the field to stop, hold all occupants and notify the First District Detectives Office when located. Additional information was gathered that led our Detectives to an address on Franklin Street, NE where the suspect vehicle was in fact located.

The assistance of the MPD Special Operations Division’s Helicopter Branch and K-9 Corps were instrumental in assisting uniformed patrol units and detectives in securing the scene. Three persons of interest were taken into custody and the suspect vehicle was removed from the scene pending a search warrant. The case is currently being investigated and handled by Detectives of the United States Park Police with the assistance from Detectives from the First Police District.

The First Police District would like to thank Captain Lanciano and all members of the Fifth Police District that supported our efforts in recovering this wanted vehicle and taking these suspects into custody without incident.”

Daytime Shooting near the Starburst Intersection at H St and Bladensburg Rd, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD just before 1pm:

“5D Shooting Investigation at 800 Blk Bladensburg Rd NE. LOF: 2 B/M’s. One w/a red bike, armed w/a gun//2609”

Another reader reports it may have been at or near the Safeway at Benning and 17th St, NE. Updates when more is known.

Update: MPD public affairs says shooting was in the 800 block of Bladensburg and an adult female was shot in the buttocks.

Update from MPD:

“On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at approximately 1230 hours, gunshots were heard in the 1600 Block Benning Road NE. A person ran when they heard the gunshots and at one point they were believed to be struck by a bullet in the lower extremities. The victim made there was to 845 Bladensburg Rd NE where police responded and an ambulance took them to the hospital. MPD closed portions of Hechinger Mall, Starburst Plaza and CVS to conduct an investigation.

Currently this case is being investigated by the Fifth District Detectives.

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.”

Massive Police Response at Takoma Metro this Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

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Multiple readers report:

“There was a massive police response at the Takoma Metro Station at about 9:55 AM today, roughly 8-10 vehicles with lights and sirens, officers running into the station with some apparent urgency. Any idea what that was about?”

One witness writes:

“Wondering if anyone has info on an incident that happened around 10am at the Takoma metro station – I was on a train headed towards Silver Spring when the doors opened at Takoma a young African American male flung himself into my train car about 2 feet from me screaming “HELP ME! HELP ME!” there was a woman on top of him screaming “GET DOWN ON THE GROUND!” and then I noticed the gun in her hands.

She was in plain clothes – though the way she was talking made me think she was police (she never identified herself as police though) and she had a gun in her hand as she was wrestling with the male.

I ran to the back of the train car and huddled with the other passengers while this went on for a good 5-10 mins. She was screaming for the train operator to close the doors but he couldnt because the male was trying to crawl into our car to get away from the woman.
Finally he got the doors closed and we pulled out of the station leaving them there on the platform.”

Replying to a listserv inquiry MPD wrote:

“Metro Transit Police Officers needed assistance with subduing a suspect. MPD officers arrived on the scene to assist.”

Update from Metro Transit Police:

“Shortly before 10am a Metro Transit Police officer was pursuing a subject for fare evasion. The subject became violently combative with the officer and the officer called for back up. Additional MPD and MTPD units responded. OC spray was deployed and both the officer and subject were treated for exposure. An arrest was made.”

Gunshots Fired Between 5 and 6pm Last Night near 5th and Allison St, NW – Arrest Made, Gun Recovered – Many More Props

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for passing on his query:

“Curious if you have any information on the gun shooting (8 shots heard by residents) at around 5 or 6 last night around 5th and Allison NW?”

MPD reply:

“There were sounds of gunshots and evidence of firearm discharge. We were able to stop a vehicle that fled the scene. One arrest was made and one firearm was recovered.”

Also of note from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announced the recovery of 18 illegal firearms overnight in the District of Columbia. Three of the handguns were recovered with high-capacity magazines.”

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Arrests Made in Multiple Robbery Offenses (more…)

“This is the third time this past week that a man, in some way, has harassed me on or near this area/intersection”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday around 3pm I was in my car waiting at a red light at the corner of Florida Avenue and North Capital Street when 3 men circled my car and started yelling obscenities and cursing at me. One of them came up to my drivers’ side window and repeatedly cursed at me before trying to break my window with a knife or some other thing with a blade. Fortunately I had decided to keep my windows up because of the heat, and he did not succeed in shattering my window and merely scratched it.

This is the third time this past week that a man, in some way, has harassed me on or near this area/intersection. The first, I was walking on Florida Ave near 2nd street NW and a man on a bike made sexual comments to me. The second time was when shortly after that encounter, I met a friend at Bistro Bohem; we sat outside on the corner (we were the only ones seated outside) and while we were waiting for our food, I could see a different man from my peripheral vision approaching us and holding a Solo cup. He entered the seating area, stood within an inch of me and stood there looking down at me without saying anything. I asked him what he wanted and he asked me for change; I told him I had no change (which I didn’t) and he continued to stand there for 10 seconds just looking at me before walking away; I was honestly preparing what my next move would be in case he decided to hit me because that was the kind of posturing he was demonstrating.

If you are a (female) biker or pedestrian, I would avoid the aforementioned intersection and the blocks leading to it; if you are driving through, might be best to keep your windows up, too. I don’t plan on sitting outside at the neighboring businesses anymore if I’m the only person or one of a few, and don’t think that’s a bad idea for others, either, since no one inside the restaurant saw what had happened. I’m not a naive alarmist who doesn’t know how to take care of herself in cities; I’ve grown up and lived in large cities my whole life, and have been frequenting and living in this particular neighborhood cumulatively for the last 3 years without any aggression from anyone. These experiences in succession in such a short span of time may just be coincidence or bad luck, but they could also reflect that something more insidious might be occurring in our neighborhood.”

Shooting Homicide in Takoma; Shooting in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On Sunday around 3:25 am, MPD responded to a call for a shooting in the area of 7th and Tuckerman Streets, NW. An adult male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment but did not survive. A second adult male victim that sustained a gun shot wound was located. This victim’s wounds were non-life threatening. The identity of the decedent will be released once notification to the next of kin is completed.

Anyone with information regarding this offense is asked to call the MPD CIC at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”

Update:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide which occurred in the 6400 block of 7th Street, Northwest on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at approximately 3:22 am.

Members of the Fourth District responded for the report of a shooting and upon arrival, they located one adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to an area hospital, where lifesaving efforts failed and he was pronounced dead. A second victim, an adult male, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was driven to an area hospital in a privately owned vehicle.

The decedent has been identified as 55 year-old Uyer Barnard Hooper, of Northwest, DC.

Shortly after the shooting on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at approximately 9:00 am a suspect was developed and 27-year-old Dejuan Etheridge of Northeast, DC was arrested. He was charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.”

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From Alert DC:

“[Shooting] at [0005] hrs at 12th and Franklin ST NE LOF B/M 5-10 black/grey Jacket and dark pants”

Triple Shooting (one victim killed) in the 3000 block of 25th St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Fifth District is currently investigating a triple shooting that occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. in the 3000 block of 25th N.E. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder, second victim sustained a gunshot wound to the torso and third victim sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body. The suspects were described as black males, wearing dark pants and a dark shirts.

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.”

Update:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide which occurred in the 3000 block of 25th Street, Northeast on Friday, September 4, 2015, at approximately 11:35 pm.

Members of the Fifth District responded for the report of a shooting and upon arrival, they located two adult males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victims to area hospitals. A third victim was transported to a local hospital in a privately owned vehicle. Two of the victims were admitted with serious injuries and one adult male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 22 year-old Davon Wade, of Northeast, D.C.”

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