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From MPD (sent 1:50am):
“Alert: Shooting investigation in the 1900 Block of 13th Street, NW. Lookout for (2) black males. One wearing White and Yellow Jordans.”
Update from MPD: (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, July 31, 2023, in the 1700 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.
At approximately 4:13 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and both suspects then assaulted the victim. (more…)
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A reader reports: “Gun shots on Lamont St, NW and Georgia Ave. right at 11am.” Police on scene and taping off the alley.”
Update from AlertDC: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1057 hours in the 700 block of Lamont Street, NW. (more…)
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From MPD: “Alert: Shooting investigation in the 1600 block of Lamont Street NW. Lookout for a black male wearing a dark in color coat.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in the 3100 block of 16th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 1:01 am, (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending above: “Spotted at Turkey Thicket in Brookland. Appears even the kiddo rides aren’t safe from tire theft…”
Ed. Note: I believe my IG was tagged with a similar kids car photo from Baltimore, so credit where credit is due.
And P. sends a more traditional one from Dupont:
“The car had a visitor’s parking permit, which expires today.”
It had been 1 day 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.
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From MPD around 9:30pm: “Alert: Shooting investigation in the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue, NW.”
Updates if/when more official info is released.
Thanks to for sending: “Warning to would-be Hyundai thieves”
‘USB to steal won’t work! Car has the software security update. See decal in window‘
C. sends above from U Street/Dupont: “Smashed rear window and all four tires gone”
Thanks to J. for sending above from 11th and T Street, NW: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to share a PSA to anyone with Hyundai vehicles that could be targeted by the TIkTok USB thieves (a whole bunch of Hyundai models pre-2022 that use a regular key to start the vehicle instead of a push start). There is a clinic at Lot 8 at RFK 8a – 7p through Monday (notice here!) where people can get a free software upgrade on their car. (more…)
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Thanks to all who messaged us last night: “homicide at Marie Reid Park. Looked like the crime happened on the soccer field steps.”
From MPD just before 9pm: “Shooting in the 2200 b/o 18th Street NW. Lookout for Suspect lookout is: B/M with several tattoos, chubby, around 190lbs, 6 ft tall, last seen wearing dark clothing with a tan camel colored bucket hat.”
The third district is investigating a shooting in the 2100 block of 18th St NW. Anyone with information can call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.” (more…)