16th St Heights

Shooting in 16th Street Heights Tuesday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Readers reported many, many shots fired.

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is currently on the scene of a shooting in the 1300 block of Longfellow Street, NW. The victim is an adult male who is conscious and breathing. He has been transported to an area hospital for treatment. The 1300 block of Longfellow Street, NW is closed to pedestrians and vehicle traffic while the crime scene is being processed.

If you have any information please contact the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”

12:40am Shooting in 16th Street Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On July 30, 2021 at approximately 12:40 am the Fourth District was working a shooting in the 1400 block of Decatur Street NW. An adult male suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to a local hospital. One male suspect was taken into custody. The case is being investigated by the Fourth District Detective’s Office. If you have any information please contact 2027279099”

“Get your takeout while you still can! I’m devastated to see them go.”

By Prince Of Petworth


3925 14th Street, NW

Thanks to PVQ for sending: “FYI: Salt and Pepper II (the location on 14th and Shepherd) has a “for sale” sign in their window. I talked to the owner and confirmed this location will be closing soon. Get your takeout while you still can! I’m devastated to see them go.”

They opened here back in December 2013. The original Salt and Pepper Grill is located at 2632 Georgia Ave, NW in Pleasant Plains. You can see their menu here.

“20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will make his Washington debut this summer at the 2021 Citi Open”

By Prince Of Petworth


Rafael Nadal via Citi Open

From a press release:

“The Citi Open has had Grand Slam champions before. Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Andre Agassi all won multiple Slams, but not 20!

That changed this morning, when tournament officials announced that all-time great and 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will make his Washington debut this summer at the 2021 Citi Open, which will be held this year from July 31 – August 8 at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, heralding a historic return of Washington’s summer tennis tradition for the 52nd year.

Currently ranked No. 3 in the world, Nadal is arguably the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport. (more…)

“When the suspects were unable to gain entry to the victim’s vehicle, one of the suspects produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the rear window of the victim’s vehicle”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Fourth District is currently investigating an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) that occurred at approximately 11:45 pm in the 4000 block of Arkansas Avenue, NW. The victim reported he was sitting in his vehicle at the listed location when two suspects approached his vehicle. One of the suspects attempted to open the car door, but was unable to open the door. When the suspects were unable to gain entry to the victim’s vehicle, one of the suspects produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the rear window of the victim’s vehicle. (more…)

Shots Fired around 10pm “officers discovered numerous cartridge casings and a building that sustained minor damage”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“At approximately 9:56pm, the Metropolitan Police responded to the 1200 block of Jefferson Street, Northwest, for a report of gunfire. Upon their arrival, officers discovered numerous cartridge casings and a building that sustained minor damage from the unlawful discharge.

If you have any information regarding this incident contact the Metropolitan Police at 202-727-9099.”

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