From Montgomery County Police:
“Call received at approx. 10:48 a.m. for report of single shot heard on Walter Reed campus. Officers have not confirmed initial report.”
A reader writes:
“I just got a text from a friend that there is an active shooter at Walter reed hospital. She said that all entrance gates have been locked, and all employees have been told to shelter in place and lock themselves in.”
From MPD:
“Early this morning on todays date, a male was stabbed in the 3000 block of Georgia Ave. NW. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for a non life threatening injury. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Third District Detective’s office on 202-673-6918.”
A reader reports around 1am:
“A shooting occurred by an alley on 15th between Swann and T streets NW at approximately 1:45am. The shooter was firing a handgun from about 10 feet away at a man trying to run away toward the alley. There was no audible argument between the two prior. There were 5 shots. Afterward, the shooter jogged up 15th toward U as the victim bled making his way through the alley toward 14th. The police found the victim in the alley bleeding about 10 minutes later.
Some good citizens that originally thought it was fireworks called it in as witnesses did not have charged phones. Thankfully, some people are willing to stand up, get involved and say something. How do we end the constant violence here in the District?”
@DCPoliceDept tweeted:
“MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 1700 block of T STREET NW”
Update from MPD:
“On today’s date, early this morning, officers were in the east alley of the 1800 Block of 14th Street NW. At approximately 0215 hours, a black male walked from the alley behind the members and fell onto the ground. Officers immediately called for an ambulance. The victim suffered from a gunshot wound and was transported to a local area hospital for a non life threatening injury. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Third District Detective’s office on 202-673-6918”
Poster via Metro Transit Police Department
Update July 6th from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in the homicide that occurred in the 200 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast (NOMA-Gallaudet Metro Station).
On Saturday, July 4, 2015, at approximately 12:50 pm, officers on patrol from the Fifth District were alerted by Metro Transit Officers of a stabbing that occurred aboard a metro train in the NOMA-Gallaudet Metro Station, located in the 200 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located an unconscious adult male suffering from apparent stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and found no signs of life. The decedent was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.
The decedent has been identified as 24-year-old Kevin Joseph Sutherland of Northeast, Washington, DC.
On Monday, July 06, 2015, Fourth District patrol officers located and arrested 18 year-old Jasper Spires of Washington, DC, in the 4800 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. He was charged with Murder I While Armed.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch obtained an arrest warrant for Jasper Spires who is wanted for First Degree Murder While Armed for the stabbing death of 24-year-old Kevin Joseph Sutherland which occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at approximately 12:50 pm, aboard a train approaching the NOMA-Gallaudet Metro Station, located in the 200 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast.
If this subject is seen call 911 for immediate police response. Do not approach this person or attempt to apprehend him.
Anyone with information on this suspect’s whereabouts should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the homicide that occurred in the 200 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast.
On Saturday, July 4, 2015, at approximately 12:50 pm, officers on patrol from the Fifth District were alerted by Metro Transit Officers of a stabbing that occurred aboard a metro train in the NOMA-Gallaudet Metro Station, located in the 200 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located an unconscious adult male suffering from apparent stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and found no signs of life. The adult male was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.
The decedent has been identified as 24-year-old Kevin Joseph Sutherland of Northeast, Washington, DC.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411″
From MPD:
“S-1 through S-6 approached C-1 and asked “What time is it?” C-1 replied. One of the suspects struck C-1 with a rock as C-1 walked into their residence.
OFFENSE: Assault W/Dangerous Weapon
METHOD: Adw — Other Dangerous Weapon
BLOCK: 100 – 199 BLOCK OF KENTUCKY AVENUE SE
LOCATION: Residence/Home
START DT: 07/01/2015 21:30
END DT: 07/01/2015 21:32”
“Shooting on Tuckerman Street, NW, Yesterday [Tuesday] 5 pm?
I am currently out of town and my pet- and house-sitter reported that there was a shoot-out yesterday in the 600 block of Tuckerman Street, NW, last night. I looked at listserv messages but didn’t see anything to this effect (not sure if I missed it). Could MPD please provide more info about this?!”
MPD confirms:
“A witness reported that two subjects were shooting at each other, no injuries were reported. Both subjects fled the scene and have not been identified. They are described as:
1. Black male, wearing a gray hoodie and jeans armed with a black handgun
2. Black male , wearing a purple shirt and unknown color shorts
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please call the MPD CIC at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”
A reader reports:
“There was a drive by shooting at 7th and N Street NW at approximately 12:25am. Two cars drove by shooting. One silver and one black. The black one appeared to be a Chevy Malibu. Officers on scene now. At least one person has been shot.
What can we do to stop this madness in this great, up and coming neighborhood? It’s every other week now!”
MPD confirms:
“The third district is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of 7th St., Northwest, at approximately 12:10 AM.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department on 202-727-9099.”
UPDATE from MPD:
“A call was placed from a building inside of the Washington Navy yard for possible sounds of gun shots around 0729 AM – a subsequent request was made to partner law enforcement agencies for assistance. At this time we have completed our search of the building and have found no evidence of a shooting or injured personnel.
The scene has been turned back over to Vice Admiral Hilarides of the NavSea Command.”
UPDATE from AlertDC:
“MPD reports that the police activity is clear and all associated streets have reopened.”
From @DCPoliceDept:
“Traffic Advisory/Street Closures/M St SE from S. Capitol to 11th St SE/11th St from M St to Virginia/ Street Closures//South Capitol St from M to I St SE. Please avoid the area.”
From AlertDC:
“MPD reports police activity in the area of the Navy Yard. Please avoid the area. Go indoors and shelter in place.”
Updates when more is known. Thanks to all who’ve emailed and tweeted. In Sept. 2013 there was a shooting in the Navy Yard facilities.
Update from WMATA:
“MTPD K9 and EOD units have completed multiple precautionary sweeps of Navy Yard. Navy Yard station is open w/no impact to service. #wmata”
Update from Council Member Charles Allen @CharlesAllenW6
“All #NavyYard staff accounted for according to authorities. Interviews taking place. Response & lock-down still being maintained for now.”
“Dear PoPville,
I have lived in the Park View for 4 years and really like the convenience of the area. However, the bus stop at the corner of Georgia ave. and Lamont st. has always been a hub for loitering, open container drinking, and other suspect activities. In recent weeks, there has been an exponential increase in the amount of people congregating around the bus stop, liquor store, Eddie Leonard’s Carry Out and and further down by the ALSCO building. At one point, there were at least 20 men loitering and drinking from open containers in this general area, with some obstructing the entrance to the apartment building located at 3318 Georgia Avenue NW, and others obstructing the entrance to the condominiums located on Lamont Street. Just last week, a concerned citizen informed me that they witnessed several cars dropping off men with no clear intent or purpose other than to loiter on the corner.
In addition to the loitering, there is a vacant house located directly accross the street from Eddie Leonard that I have been told is a known drug house. I have seen young men hanging around the steps of the house “interacting” with who I perceive to be as drug addicts. I have also been told that Eddie Leonard is cashing food stamps and other social benefits so these indivudals can go accross the street and purchase their drugs from the drug house.
All of this has to stop. I know that sounds naive, but I really want to call Park View residents to action or any DC resident that wants to help rid crime from our neighborhood. We can get special attention to the area by calling 911 to report loitering or whatever you deem to be suspious behavior. While I understand loitering is not a crime in DC, I am sure that the crimes occuring in this area are causing the loitering.
Please contact MPDC:
● 3rd District Commander Jacob Kishter at [email protected] / (202) 6736820
● 3rd District Captain Burt Henry at [email protected] / (202) 4092027/ (202) 6716777
● 3rd District (PSA 302) Lieutenant Mark Hodge at [email protected] (202) 4898338 / (202)
You can also go to 3rd District headquaters on 1624 V St NW
Washington, DC 20009 and fill out a special attention form with the Vice Unit.
In addition to the police, you can also email our council member Brianne Nadeau at [email protected] and ANC rep., Bobby Holmes, at [email protected]. My hope is that with community attention, we can address this issue.”
A reader sends with a rather disconcerting note from a detective attached:
“I have had a few Burglary 1’s in the Petworth area where someone is going in at night while people are sleeping just taking wallets and purses occasionally small laptops or cell phones.”
MPD included with the video above:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a pair of Burglary I incidents which occurred on Friday, May 29, 2015, in the 900 block of Quincy Street, NW, and on June 12, 2015 in the 1400 block of Monroe Street, NW. The subject was subsequently captured by surveillance cameras.
DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia. Your assistance is appreciated by your community. CCN 15-078-881/15-087-343.
Anyone who can identify these individuals or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”
Lots of readers wrote in and tweeted just before 11pm last night:
“I’m seeing lots of police and police tape up around Rabaut Park, near 16th & Columbia Road, but I haven’t seen anything about it on the DC Police twitter feed. Both Harvard Street and Argonne Place are blocked off and filled with police vehicles, and it looks like police tape is blocking off any pedestrian entrance to the park. It’s been like this since around 10pm. Have you heard anything about what might have happened?”