“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I were sitting at the bar [Friday] at 6:30 pm at Shaw’s Tavern having a drink when a man bumped into me and ordered a drink.
Seconds later my purse that was on chair under my jacket fell to the floor and I had a bad feeling immediately. I quickly picked up my purse and checked it to find that my wallet was missing. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
At 6:35pm there were 10 gunshots in a row over behind the old Carolina Restaurant at 14th and Spring. A few feet away from were the shooting happened exactly a week ago. Hopefully, no one was.”
Thanks to K. for sending above around 8:30pm.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in the 1200 block of Half Street, Southeast.
At approximately 7:55 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. (more…)
via google maps
Thanks to LD for passing on the GoFundMe:
“On the evening of January 3, 2023, one of our John Lewis students was injured in an instance of gun violence. The student and their family were innocent bystanders, but the family now faces the hardships involved in the recovery process. (more…)
Thanks to George for sending from Mount Pleasant.
It had been 22 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.
1112 First Terrace NW
“Dear PoPville,
Two new buildings at 1112 1st Terrace in northwest have been shot four times never once in the news the latest was on 1-2-2023” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 6200 block of Georgia Avenue NW. Lookout is for a black Infiniti SUV with silver decal on the roof traveling southbound on Georgia Avenue.”
Update from MPD: (more…)
via google maps
Metro Transit Police reported Monday night:
“MTPD on scene of shooting in bus bay at Congress Heights Stn occurred ~10:11 pm. 2 shot – 14-yo male non-life threatening injury & 17-yo male transported w/critical injuries pronounced deceased at hospital. Investigation ongoing. MPD will take lead as it is now a homicide.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 2, 2023, in the 1200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast.
At approximately 10:10 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located two juvenile male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victims to area hospitals. After all life-saving efforts failed, one of the victims was pronounced dead. The second victim is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The decedent has been identified as 17-year-old Martez Toney, of Southeast, DC. (more…)
A reader writes: “There was a shooting last night at 14th and Spring. The victim was found in the alley behind Mezcalero. She was awake and alert and looked like she’d survive. I heard she was shot a couple times in the leg. I heard two gunshots then an additional four a couple of seconds later.”
MPD reported: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, January 2, 2023, in the 1400 block of Spring Road, Northwest.
At approximately 12:08 am, MPD responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, MPD located an adult female victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury.”
And in LeDroit Park, Pete wrote on Monday at 7:25pm: “shootout just now in LeDroit Park.” Other replied: (more…)
Thanks to Jim and dc for sharing: “I hate seeing this on a holiday, but looks like they are still smashing windows on 14th St Nw. The Filson store got hit again.”
Jim reports the window at the old 7-Eleven was smashed at 14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW.
On Thursday MPD reported “14th Street Window Smasher Arrested”.