From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in the Unit block of N Street, Southeast.
At approximately 12:53 pm, an off-duty police officer heard the sound of multiple gunshots in the area of Half and N Streets, Southeast. (more…)
photo by Seth Nelson
Update from MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3000 block of 14th Street, NW. Two adult males sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The 3000 block of 14th Street is closed. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact 202-727-9099.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 6:25 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A short time later, an additional adult male victim was located with a gunshot wound. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”
Readers report (Sunday):
“Heard 4-6 gunshots in Columbia Heights at 6:30p. There’s a large police response in the area, seems like they’re blocking off the block between Irving and Columbia on 14th st.” (more…)
From MPD: “Shooting Investigation in the 1500 block of South Capitol St. SE. No lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT”
Update from MPD: (more…)
via Metro Transit Police
From Metro Transit Police:
“MTPD searching for suspect who hit & robbed a woman at Columbia Hgts Stn around 7 p.m. tonight. These crimes cannot be tolerated. Got a tip? DC Crime Solvers offering up to $1K reward for info leading to arrest/indictment.”
“NEW PICS (more…)
Readers reported at 6:41pm Friday night: “Lots of gunfire a few blocks from Nats Park on or around M St towards the Wharf.”
and: “multiple gunshots at 9th and T St NW at 3:20 am – police and fire on sight”
Updates if/when more is known.
From MPD:
“Four suspects operating two stolen golf carts robbed a victim in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. (more…)
Thanks to Dan (and others) for sending from 13th and R Street, NW.
It had been 5 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.
From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:
“On Friday, October 21, at 2pm, the DC Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety will meet to vote on the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022 (RCCA), legislation to advance a long overdue modernization, organization, and revision of the District’s entire criminal code. The legislation was introduced at the Council by the District’s independent Criminal Code Reform Commission (CCRC) after years of work by its staff and five-member Advisory Group, including the Office of the Attorney General, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender Service, and local law school professors. The vote follows more than a year of Council consideration of the proposal and nearly 20 hours of Council public hearings. (more…)
From MPD:
“The pup has been found! Thank you to everyone who submitted tips to help find this furry friend!
We’re still looking for the suspect in this case. If you have any info, please reach out to (202) 727-9099, or text 50411.”
“Dear PoPville,
We wanted to notify you and the public of at least three different individuals, stealing packages on multiple occasions with stolen keys from universal lock boxes and master lock boxes. (more…)