Crime

Update Homicide. Shooting around 7:30am near the Kennedy Center

By Prince Of Petworth


photos by Harrison Jones

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…)

About that 3:45am police response/Helicopter circling around Thomas Circle.

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Developing: “Shooting inside Petworth Metro Station”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports: “Station is closed.”

From Metro Transit Police: “MTPD investigating shooting at Georgia Ave stn on at ~8:40 a.m. 15-yo male shot in leg after altercation b/t group juveniles. Suspects fled. Stn closed w/trains bypassing due to ongoing invest. Shuttles from Ft Totten. Info? Call 202-962-2121; text MyMTPD (696873)” (more…)

Update: Arrest Made. Woman Killed in a Shooting 12:20pm this afternoon near Dunbar High School

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of New Jersey Avenue NW. No look out at this time.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20220542769

Update: An adult female has been pronounced dead on the scene. Preliminary, the incident appears to have been contained to a single vehicle and one person is being interviewed by detectives. A firearm was recovered on the scene and there is no threat to the community.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

“suspect was hired by the victims to perform home improvement and remodeling work…placed a hidden camera, inside of the residence”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Voyeurism offense that occurred between Monday, June 20, 2022 and Thursday, June 23, 2022, in the 1100 block of 3rd Street, Southwest.

The suspect was hired by the victims to perform home improvement and remodeling work at a residence at the listed location. The suspect placed a hidden camera, inside of the residence, without the victims’ knowledge. One of the victims located the camera and contacted MPD. (more…)

Update: One Man Shot, Arrest Made. Shots Fired in Navy Yard, Again (near Nats Park)

By Prince Of Petworth


1220 Half Street, SE

A reader sends the above of the window smashed at the Buffalo Wild Wings around 7pm:

“It was SO loud. Can’t say anymore, ‘I don’t even know what a gunshot sounds like’.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in the 1200 Block of Half Street, Southeast.

At approximately 6:55 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a potential gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers and a firearm was recovered on scene. Investigation revealed that this offense was the result of a dispute between known parties. The suspect discharged the firearm into an establishment causing the victim’s injury. (more…)

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