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From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 5700 block of Colorado Avenue N.W.. No Lookout.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/Text 50411″

Update from MPD:

“The Fourth District is investigating an ADW-Gun that occurred on 11/9/22 at approximately 4:30 P.M. in the 5700 block of Colorado Ave NW. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was immediately transported to a local hospital for further treatment. (more…)



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Thanks to all who messaged us reports while this was happening yesterday.

From MPD:

“On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at approximately 4:23pm, collaborative efforts by US Capitol Police, First District’s Crime Suppression Team, and MPD’s air support responded to the 100 block of M ST SE where they made the arrest of three individuals for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Additionally, four firearms were seized (more…)



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From MPD at 6:32pm: “Alert: Shooting in the intersection of 7th & S Street NW. No lookout.”

From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 700 block of S Street, NW, between 7th and 8th Streets is closed in both directions due to police activity. Please use alternate routes.”

Updates if/when more is released.


Readers report from 7th and N/M just before 5pm: “yet another shooting around 7th & M st.”

Update from MPD:

“Alert: Shooting in the 1200 Block of 7th Street NW. LOF B/M, black mask, black hoodie, black pants, white shoes, armed with (2) handguns. L/S in a Mercedes Benz, gray colored sedan w/ front end damage and unknown paper tags.”

Full release from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, November 4, 2022, in the 700 block of N Street, Northwest.

At approximately 4:44 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located a juvenile male victim, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. 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 15-year-old Makai Green, of Northwest, DC. (more…)



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Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, November 4, 2022, in the 2700 block of F Street, Northwest.

At approximately 7:31 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male victim, suffering from what appeared to be multiple sharp force injuries. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 35-year-old Thomas Washington, of Southeast, DC.” (more…)


Noah (and many others) wrote us at 3:43am: “pretty crazy situation here at 13th and Mass. Woken up to 10-15 pops 20 minutes ago. Now areas swarmed with police and a chopper”

DB wrote: “Omg the helicopter was so low to the ground and circling for what seemed like more than an hour”

Warren shares: “Helicopter circling over DC following several gunshots right outside my window. Police have arrested someone from behind 1312 Massachusetts Ave. NW.

Here are two video from the arrest this morning following gunshots in the Thomas Circle/Logan Circle neighborhood, and the police search that included a helicopter that was circling D.C.” (more…)


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