Crime

Fundraiser for Claire who “was shot senselessly in the legs as she and her friend were in an Uber”

By Prince Of Petworth


Claire via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

I’m emailing about the people involved in a headline from mid-January: 2 Woman Shot (reportedly “in their Uber”). I happened to know one of the two women, Claire, and I hoped you would consider posting her GoFundMe to help support her recovery. She is dealing with several injuries as a result of one bullet entering and exiting her body several times while she was riding in an Uber with a friend. As senseless as the violence in this city (and country) can be, I firmly believe in the DC community’s ability to uplift and support one another. It would be much appreciated if you could spread the word!”

Update: Shooting Homicide at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station “Metro is mourning the loss of a heroic employee, Robert Cunningham, who intervened on behalf of a customer today at Potomac Avenue Station and was a victim of senseless gun violence.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Stock photo of Potomac Ave Metro photo by Jim Havard

Update from WMATA:

“Metro is mourning the loss of a heroic employee, Robert Cunningham, who intervened on behalf of a customer today at Potomac Avenue Station and was a victim of senseless gun violence. Mr. Cunningham was 64 years old and a mechanic in our power department. In his remembrance, Metro has lowered its flags to half-staff during this time of grief. Below are statements issued by the Metro Board of Directors and General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. (more…)

41 Year Old District Man Arrested for alleged homicide of a 13-year-old in Brookland January 7th

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia press release:

“Jason Michael Lewis, 41, of Washington, D.C., turned himself in today on a charge of second-degree murder while armed, stemming from the homicide of 13-year-old K.B. on January 7, 2023 in the Brookland neighborhood, U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves announced. (more…)

Update: Homicide. 3pm Shooting yesterday afternoon in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Full release from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 30, 2023, in the 500 block of Somerset Place, Northwest.

At approximately 2:56 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. 

The decedent has been identified as 36-year-old Michael Gaddis of Northwest, DC. (more…)

Developing: Shots Fired reported at Union Market around 4pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from Union Market: “We are currently cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation. We are currently open and will be open regular hours tomorrow.”

Readers report around 4pm: “Heard 5-6 gunshots outside of Union market”

“Shooting at Union Market about 10 minutes ago. 6-7 shots fired.”

“At least 4 shots fired outside the doors of Union Market about 4pm. No apparent injuries.” (more…)

About all the police near Tubman Elementary in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

MPD reported: “Shooting Investigation in the Unit Block of Kennedy Street, NW. Lookout is for a B/M wearing all black driving a older Gold Honda Accord with heavy tinted windows last seen fleeing Northbound of the location.”

Alan Henney reported: “Update: SHOOTING WITH MANHUNT: Man in his 20s shot in back and leg. Shooter fled in Honda, tracked by Falcon to 13th St and Kenyon St NW DC. He is in custody near Tubman Elementary School after bailout.”

From Alert DC: (more…)

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