“Dear PoPville,

This stretch of Columbia Road near Mintwood was repaved AND repainted just w-e-e-k-s ago – as in December. [Yesterday], it’s being dug up for the ongoing water line replacement project. This meets the definition of “crazy.”


Brian reports at 12:44pm: “big MPD and USSS presence at Adams Mill Rd and Calvert Rd NW in Adams Morgan”

DBS reports: “more cops than I’ve seen in one place and intersection shut down at Adams Mill/Calvert/Lanier in AdMo”

Will reports: “There’s like 14 cop cars and a shirtless guy with some wound on his back

Sara writes: “Heard from a neighbor that it was a stabbing and the guy is already in custody, but that’s obviously not official news”

A reader reported: “I was walking and saw parts of this happen – two men chasing each other, one with a giant knife. Folks on the sidewalk standing around told me that whatever happened happened in the coffeeshop itself.” (more…)



via google maps

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…)



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…)



1700 block of Florida Ave, NW

CVS now open on Florida between U and California in Adams Morgan. The Red White and Basil sign remains a reminder of what once was, not to mention Pleasant Pops on the other end :(


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