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A reader reports 11:15pm last night (Monday): “About 20 shots fired in Brightwood Park near 8th and Jefferson. 3rd shooting on the Kennedy corridor between Georgia and 6th this week”
Crime
Thanks to all who messaged me about this dangerous driving post yesterday – the victim reached out and shares the incredibly upsetting story:
“These criminals attacked me and my family yesterday in Bloomingdale. They beat us up (while I was holding my 2 year old daughter). Busted my lip and choked me and punched my husband in the jaw. My other daughter was in the stroller unharmed. A neighbor heard us screaming and saved us! They went on to hold another woman at gunpoint shortly after, and then crashed the car. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in the 1700 Block of Euclid Street, Northwest.
At approximately 10:07 pm, Third District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a person struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I want everyone to be aware of a really, really scary scam that’s going around that I fell victim to yesterday.
I got a call yesterday afternoon from my Dad (his caller ID and photo on my phone came up the same way it always does). When I answered I heard his voice and he was in distress and sounded like he was being beaten up. (more…)
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18th and Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to all who messaged. Most reported hearing 5-6 gunshots fired near the Andy’s Pizza.
Initial report from MPD:
“The Third District is investigating a shooting in the 2400 block of 18th St NW at approximately 1:20am. An adult male sustained gunshot wounds and was in critical condition. An adult female sustained a gunshot wound (non-critical) (more…)
Thanks to C and D for sending from Capitol Hill. (more…)
600 block of Kennedy Street, NW
Ed. Note: This follows an earlier shooting yesterday morning in Brightwood Park around 11:30am at Georgia and Kennedy.
From MPD:
“On 12/13/22 at approximately 1821 hours, Fourth District members responded to a shooting in the 600 block of Kennedy Street, NW. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce an arrest has been made in an Assault with Intent to Commit First-Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Monday, December 12, 2022, in the 3300 block of 16th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 1:45 am, (more…)
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Georgia and Kennedy Street, NW
From MPD around 11:30am: “Alert: Confirmed Shooting Investigation in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue NW. No lookout at this time. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″ (more…)
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John sends above from Brookland. And thanks to Ryan for sending from Shepherd Park: (more…)