Crime

27-year-old Dzhoy Zuckerman “shot and killed while being robbed at gunpoint. memorial ride at 5pm”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Rest in power Dzhoy” photo by Guarina Paloma Lopez

Mark Sussman writes last night: “Hey #bikeDC Dzhoy Zuckerman was shot and killed last night [Saturday, see police report below] while being robbed at gunpoint. There is a memorial ride for him tomorrow [Sunday] 5pm at Conte’s Navy Yard”

Ed. Note: “Dzhoy Zuckermans pronouns are they/them.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in the 6100 block of 3rd Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:08 am, (more…)

Multiple Armed Robberies in Adams Morgan: “We were standing there helping [victims] call their banks and the same car pulled over AGAIN, and held up our group”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to let the community know about a string of robberies that happened last night in Adams Morgan. A group of us were walking up Columbia NW at 2am around Gelmarc towers and saw two guys who had just been held at gunpoint and had their phones and wallets stolen. We were standing there helping them call their banks and the same car pulled over AGAIN, and held up our group. (more…)

Early Morning Stabbings on U Street – Huge Police Response

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to K. for sending from 11th and U Street, NW: “There were 30+ police cars, a few ambulances and a helicopter who stayed in the block for 2+ hrs. We tried to leave the area and came across dozens of young people screaming and sprinting in all directions. Chaos.” (more…)

Several Shootings last night including Petworth and Pleasant Plains/LeDroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2258 hours at 14th Street and Randolph Street NW. Lookout for B/M 5’6″ wearing black shirt with gray pants.”

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 600 Block of Bryant St NW. Lookout a possible white SUV last seen S/B on Georgia Ave., NW.

The Third District is currently investigating a shooting at 6th and W street NW” (more…)

Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 Passes Council Vote 12-1, Has Support of the Mayor

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor yesterday:

“Today, the Council approved Councilmember Pinto’s emergency legislation that includes several provisions from my Safer Stronger Amendment Act of 2023. I want to thank Councilmember Pinto for her partnership, leadership, and sense of urgency, and I want to thank the more than 150 people who testified two weeks ago at the Council hearing.

We know that a safer DC is possible. And our community is in agreement that the status quo is unacceptable. People getting killed on our streets is unacceptable. People getting their cars or property stolen at gunpoint is unacceptable. Parents being afraid to let their children play outside or seniors being afraid to walk to the bus stop is unacceptable. The legislation that the Council passed today will fill gaps in our criminal justice system and, in doing so, will increase accountability for violent and criminal behavior and make our city safer.”

From Councilmember Pinto: “I’m proud that today our govt. leaders came together to take immediate action to address our public safety emergency. (more…)

“a crazy shoplifter was leaving and I was in his way, he punched, kicked and hit my head against the glass”

By Prince Of Petworth


1747 Columbia Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Good morning, this is to thank everyone that help me last night (Saturday), specially the homeless guy that sells the newspaper in front of Safeway, a crazy shoplifter was leaving and I was in his way, he punched, kicked and hit my head against the glass, I was bleeding but I manage to call 911. I wish I could thank each in person, Thank you.”

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