Crime

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating a series of potentially linked Armed Robberies that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday July 28, 2015. The incidents are as follows:

· 12:15 am at Quesada Street and Western Avenue, NW, two suspects robbed a victim at gun point of his property.

· 12:45 am in the 5400 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW, a single suspect robbed a victim at gun point of her property.

· 1:00 am in the 3500 block of Albermarle Street, NW, two suspects robbed a victim at gun point of his property.

· *1:45 am in the 4200 block of Arkansas Avenue, NW, three suspects robbed two male victims at gunpoint of their property.*

· 2:43 am in the 1200 block of G Street, NE, two suspects robbed a victim at gun point of his property.

· 2:45 am in the 800 block of 11th Street, NE, two suspects robbed a victim at gun point of his property.

In all the cases the suspect(s) are described as:

· Suspect one: black Male approximately 20-25 years old tan or brown safari or fisherman type hat armed with a handgun.

· Suspect two: black Male approximately 20-25 years old wearing a white T shirt or tank top armed with a handgun.

· A vehicle that may have been used is described as a gold or tan older model passenger car.

· *The third suspect in the Arkansas Avenue case is described as a black male in his 20s wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.*

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. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a robbery committed in the District of Columbia.”

A reader reports (and multiple readers also tweeted @PoPville):

“There was a shootout and fiery car crash on Sherman Ave tonight (Saturday around 11pm) in between Irving St and Columbia Rd. We heard 5 or so gunshots and then looked out to see a crashed car in flames and numerous shell casings covering the sidewalk. Not exactly the wild and crazy Saturday night I was hoping for.”

From MPD:

“MPD is currently investigating reports of shots fired, as well as a car fire, in the 3000 block of Sherman Are. NW. There are no reported injuries related to this event, at this time. Please avoid the area as we investigate.”

Also from MPD:

“On July 25, 2015, at around 11:47PM, First District personnel responded to the 1200 block of I Street, Southeast, in reference to a call for the sounds of gunshots. When the officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a victim inside the Potomac Gardens Housing Complex suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to a local hospital by DCFD where he was treated for his injuries.

This case is currently being investigated by the First District Investigative Unit.”

and

“Around 1:00 am this morning, the victim was in the 400-600 block of Jefferson Street, NW, when he was struck by gunfire. He drove from the area and was found in the 4900 block of Kansas Ave NW. He was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.

If anyone has information regarding this offense please call the MPD CIC at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”

and from AlertDC:

“Shooting at 0230 hrs in the 2300 b/o 11th street LOF b/m wearing white shirt and white shoes”