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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, September 10, 2021, in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest.
At approximately 9:41 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male, inside of a vehicle, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. (more…)
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Readers started reporting around 12:30am: “Definitely heard some gunshots, sirens, and now a police helicopter here in Brightwood”
Initial report from MPD (full MPD release added below):
“On September 3, 2021 at approximately 12:09 am the Fourth District was working a shooting in the 900 block of Rittenhouse Street NW. Two adults suffered gunshot wounds to their body and were taken to a local hospital. The case is being investigated by the Violent Crime Branch. Also while on the scene the Fourth District members place an individual under arrest for carry a pistol without a license. If you have any information please contact 2027279099″
Update from MPD: (more…)
via The Parks
From a press release:
“Hines, Urban Atlantic and Triden Development Group announced today they have closed on one acre at The Parks at Walter Reed to develop Kite House, a 109-unit luxury condominium property. Grosvenor Americas provided financing through its Structured Development Finance program. Bank OZK is providing the construction financing. Construction on Kite House is planned to begin in October with completion of the project in early 2023.
Kite House will offer contemporary and stylish one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes elevated by concierge service, convenient coworking space, a modern fitness center, and an inspiring indoor-outdoor lounge. Designed with 109 for-sale units, including nine affordable units, and 11,000 rentable square feet of retail, (more…)
Johanna shares this incredibly dangerous driving at the very busy intersection of Georgia and New Hampshire Avenues: (more…)
From MPD:
“On May 10, 2021, at approximately 8:05 PM Officers responded to the 900 block Rittenhouse Street NW for sounds of Gunshots. Once on the scene officers located multiple shell casing. No report of any injuries, however 3 vehicles were damaged. The incident is being investigated by the Fourth District Detective’s Office.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
and (more…)
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From MPD:
“On April 13, 2021, at approximately 12:26 AM the Fourth District was investigating a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Rock Creek Ford Road NW. Officers responded and discovered one male suffering from a gun shot wound to the neck. (more…)
From MPD: “On April 4, 2021, at approximately 12:39 AM sound of gunfire was reported in the 600 block of Sheridan Street NW. Officers responded and discovered multiple casings in the area. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred Monday, March 22, 2021, in the 1200 block of Orren Street, Northeast.
At approximately 1:51 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On March 15, 2021, at approximately 3:46 AM sound of gunfire was reported in the 1400 block of Van Buren Street NW. Officers responded and discovered multiple casings in the area. The incident is being investigated by the Fourth District Detectives.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”
via GoFundMe
A reader passes on this incredibly sad GoFundMe:
“Our Brightwood School Community has suffered a tremendous loss. We are deeply saddened that Gisella Sorto, a fourth-grade student, at our Brightwood Educational Campus, DC has passed away. (more…)