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From MPD:
“Last night at approximately 10:10 pm, a carjacking occurred at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Piney Branch Road, NW. After pulling the the victim from the vehicle and assaulting him, the two suspects took US Currency from the victim, and fled his vehicle. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle of interest in reference to a Theft From Auto offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in the 6500 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 4:45 pm, the suspect forcibly entered the victim’s vehicle. The suspect then took the victim’s dog then fled the scene.
The vehicle of interest is described as a white Mercedes Benz ML350 SUV with a Virginia tag of UMK9160. It was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo below: (more…)
From MPD:
“On August 8, 2020, at approximately 7:46 pm, multiple sounds of gunshots were reported in the area around the 4800 block of 4th Street NW. During the canvass by 4th District officers, multiple shell casings were recovered in the 300-400 block of Delafield Place NW, but there were no reports of any injuries. Additionally, numerous parked vehicle was damaged by gunfire.”
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“On August 8, 2020, at approximately 7:21 pm, multiple sounds of gunshots were reported in the area around the 5900 block of Piney Branch Road NW. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Thursday July 23, 2020, at approximately 2100 hours, Fourth District Officers responded to the 6400 block of 5th ST NW for a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located two juvenile males, each suffering from a single gunshot wound. Both victims had non-life threatening injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. There is no usable lookout at this time.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099.”
From MPD:
“On Wednesday July 22, 2020, at approximately 1:45 am, Fourth District Unit were canvassing the 6600 block of 13th ST NW, in reference to a suspect that had fled on foot. The suspect was wanted for Simple Assault and was believed to be hiding in the alley. Our MPD Helicopter was utilized to put some extra light on the alley and was flying over the area for approximately 20 minutes. Unfortunately the suspect escaped, but his identity is known.
I just want to keep the community informed about what the police activity was in reference to.
Thank you,
Sean Connors
Captain”
Appreciate this explanation and hope is it continued across all quadrants/sectors.
a helicopter
Update: Thanks to those who passed on from MPD:
Suspect in custody following barricade in the 3900 block of Pennsylvania Ave SE https://t.co/v0KORkj6Os
— DC Police Department #StayHomeDC (@DCPoliceDept) May 18, 2020
Woke up to a lot of queries about a huge police response on Georgia Ave starting just after 2am:
“did anyone just hear/see the 2 helicopters and dozens of police cars that just sped down Georgia Ave?”
“Saw about 20 cop cars heading from Silver Spring towards DC. Looks like a helicopter was in tow. Anybody know why?” (more…)
Rendering via Hines
From a press release:
“Hines, Urban Atlantic, and Triden Development Group along with joint venture partner, Bridge Investment Group, announced today they have closed on one and a half acres at The Parks at Walter Reed to develop The Hartley, a 323-unit luxury, multifamily property, anchored by natural and organic grocer Whole Foods Market. Santander Bank N.A. and EagleBank are providing the construction financing.
Construction on The Hartley is expected to begin in May 2020 with completion of the project in early 2022. (more…)
Thanks to Jill for sending for sending this beauty above from Forest Hills.
And thanks to Ari for sending the cool shot below from Brightwood: (more…)
4pm Sunday Okie at Fenwick Street, NE
From Council Member McDuffie’s office: “Shooting in Ivy City: Okie Street NE is blocked off between the 1300 & 1500 block. Multiple victims appear to have non life threatening injuries. We will provide updates as information becomes available.”
“Update: Unfortunately, one of the victims has succumbed to their wounds and has been pronounced dead. We will provide additional updates as MPD makes them available to the public. Anyone with information is asked to call @dcpolicedept at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District and Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery that occurred on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in the 1300 block of Okie Street, Northeast.
At approximately 2:22 pm, the suspects, who were in a vehicle, approached the victim at the listed location. The suspects exited the vehicle and approached the victim in an effort to take the victim’s property. One of the suspects brandished a handgun. A struggle ensued in which the victim took the handgun and shot both suspects. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the suspects to an area hospital, where one suspect succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The second suspect was treated for non-life threatening injuries and placed under arrest. A third victim was also treated at a local hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The decedent has been identified as 20 year-old Daniel Jackson, of Southeast, DC.
On Sunday, February 23, 2020, 21 year-old Dominique Davis, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating a shooting that occurred on January 30, 2020, around 7:20 p.m. in the 5900 block of Piney Branch Road. The lookout is for an adult male dressed all in black seen fleeing on foot towards 13th street. The adult victim was transported to the hospital for treatment. Anyone with video or information is asked to contact MPDC at 202-727-9099 or text to 50411.”
Ed. Note: Earlier in the week multiple gunshots were fired nearby.