From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a shooting that killed two men in Northeast, DC.
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at approximately 12:04 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 2300 block of 4th Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. (more…)
Thanks to R. for sending from Capitol Hill.
It had been 35 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. Others victims have recommended Rimgard. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
975 I Street, NW
Thanks to Fred for passing on from WJLA: “Robbers use fire extinguisher in DC Chanel store heist, security guard fires shots”
From MPD Sunday: “MPD is on the scene of a firearm discharge involving a Special Police Officer in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.
Update: Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy provides an update regarding the discharge of firearm, by a Special Police Officer, during a robbery in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD at 12:37pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 5400 block of Illinois Ave NW. Lookout for (2) Suspects, (1) suspect is wearing black jacket fur around the hood, black jeans, and black and white shoes. Last seen running Northbound on Kennedy St NW.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed a man in Northwest D.C. (more…)
28th and N Street, NW
NBC Washington reported: “Officers arrested a man who sprayed a foul-smelling substance on two people outside the Kesher Israel Congregation in Georgetown. Sources told News4 that the suspect was yelling, “Gas the Jews.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District have announced an arrest has been made in a simple assault offense that occurred in Northwest.
On Sunday, December 17, 2023, at approximately 9:26 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 2800 block of N Street, Northwest, for the report of an individual spraying an unknown substance at two victims while shouting an anti-Semitic phrase. (more…)
7th and T Street, NW
From MPD (around 2pm):
“STABBING/7TH ST NW & T ST NW/LOF B/M WEARING A WHITE COAT WITH A YELLOW HOOD AND A BLACK HOODED SWEATSHIRT UNDERNEATH, BLUE JEANS/5269″
Update from MPD:
“The Third District is investigating a stabbing in the 1900 block of 7th Street, NW. The victim was an adult male who sustained non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested.”
“Dear PoPville,
DCPS police force?
new to me…says the parent of two dcps kids (since 2015…)”
Cousins of these guys…
Ronih Murat Pacal via GoFundMe
Meagan writes: “another local restaurateur in Petworth and immigrant was murdered [in Takoma Park] this past week. He was one of the owners of La Villa Pizzeria in Petworth.”
The GoFundMe says:
“It is with heavy hearts that we reach out to you today to share the tragic news of the untimely passing of our dear friend, Ronih Murat Pacal. On December 5th, Ronih’s life was cut short by senseless violence when he fell victim to a robbery.
Ronih leaves behind a devastated family—his loving wife and two young children, aged 4 and 6. At 40 years old, he had so much more life to live, and his sudden departure has left a void that can never be filled. (more…)
A reader reported: “Just before 7pm. Man shot unsure of his condition; ~15 rounds shot with automatic weapon. Apartment second floor hit and car window shot out/bullet in tire.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1600 block of C Street SE. Lookout for a red in color vehicle.”
Jax and Chelsea share sad news from Mount Pleasant: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Two brothers were shot and killed at the local restaurant they worked. I’ve chatted with these guys several times over the years they have worked there. The community is heartbroken by these senseless acts of violence.”
You can find the fundraiser for the family of Octavio Quintano Villanueva and Osmin Quintano here.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed two men in Northeast, DC. (more…)