Brightwood Park

Not a Good Day/Night

By Prince Of Petworth


10th and Otis Place, NW 7:37pm Saturday

From MPD 7:46pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the1000 Block of Otis Place NW. No lookout at this time”

From MPD: “On January 16, 2021, at approximately 7:22 pm, members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 3500 block of 14th Street NW for a shooting. Once on the scene a victim was located with a one gunshot wound. The Victim was treated at a local hospital and the Fourth District Detective’s office is investigating the incident.

If you have any information in regards to this incident contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.”

Later from MPD: (more…)

Mita Cafe opens inside of Roots and Blooms on Kennedy Street

By Prince Of Petworth


703 Kennedy Street, NW

Thanks to Frances for sending: “It’s the former Japanese Embassy chef’s new venture. I tried the sushi and it was delicious! They also serve paninis, smoothies, pastries, and Ethiopian coffee! A welcome addition to Kennedy St! I had lunch from there yesterday and the sushi was phenomenal!!!!”

From Roots and Blooms: “Welcome Mita cafe! We are partnering with Local caterer Mita cafe run by Chef Ionue – former Japanese embassy chef offering breakfast menu and freshly made sushi, hot drinks ethiopian coffee and pastries. They are open every day from 8-3pm. Our premade flower bouquets and plants will be available Friday – Sunday for purchase at the location.” (more…)

“A 911 caller reported seeing a silver car shooting at someone on L St. A passing motorist’s vehicle was also struck by gunfire on North Capitol”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“This afternoon at about 2:50 PM, 1D patrol officers heard gunshots near North Capitol St and L St NW. A 911 caller reported seeing a silver car shooting at someone on L St. A passing motorist’s vehicle was also struck by gunfire on North Capitol St. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Our quickly responding officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. One occupant fled the vehicle on foot and was stopped by officers; the vehicle fled the area. Upon stopping the suspect, the officers found a gun on him. Based on our detectives investigation, the suspect was arrested for ADW-Gun.

While an arrest has been made in this case, our detectives will continue to investigate to identify any other suspects and ensure a good case is presented to the US Attorney’s Office for prosecution. If anyone has relevant information, please call 202-727-9099 or anonymously text 50-411.”

Also reported by MPD:

“Approximately 11:40 am, an officer heard a Sound of a Gunshot in the 5400 block of 5th Street, NW. A canvass in the block produced one shell casing and damage to the windshield of a vehicle parked in the block.

Anyone with additional information please call 202 727-9099.”

Shots Fired Last Night in Park View, Petworth and Brightwood Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On December 12, 2020 at approximately 11:46pm the Fourth District responded to the 400 block of Lamont Street NW to investigate sounds of Gunshots. While at the location officers located multiple shell casing in the block. There were no injuries or property damage reported. Any information please contact 202-727-9099″

“On December 12, 2020 at approximately 11:51pm the Fourth District responded to the 900 block of Shepherd Street NW to investigate sounds of Gunshots. (more…)

“a vintage market for the holidays” every weekend in December at Neptune Room Uptown on Georgia

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Neptune Room (5405 Georgia Avenue, NW) was only open for weeks before the shutdown, and now they are back (sort of) as a pop up vintage market every weekend in the month of December! Sending them some love as a neighbor.”

From Neptune Room’s IG:

“NEW ALL THIS MONTH AT NEPTUNE ROOM! “POSEIDON’S CHEST” : VINTAGE CLOTHING, RECORDS, ART, GIFTS & MORE! (more…)

1:08pm Shots Fired in Petworth, 12:45pm Armed Robbery in Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at approximately 1:08 pm, MPD received a call for Sounds of gunshots in the area of 4th and Delafield Place NW. MPD responded and located shell casings in the 300 block of Delafield Pl NW. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

From MPD:

“Today at approximately 12:45 PM, two suspects approached a person walking in the 1600 block of C St SE. One suspect brandished a gun and the other demanded property. The suspects took some of the victim’s personal property before fleeing east on C St. The victim was uninjured. The suspects were described as (1) a black male, late teens-early 20s, thin build, 5’11”, wearing a black hoody and (2) a black male, 6′-6’2″, wearing a dark hoody and black pants with white stripes. Anyone who may have seen this or has relevant information is asked to please call in a tip to 202-727-9099 or anonymously text 50-411.”

Shots Fired near Petworth metro 8:10pm, Shots Fired also reported in Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park and Brightwood Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at approximately 8:10 pm the Metropolitan Police Department ShotSpotter recorded sounds of gunshots in the 3700 block of 9th St NW. Units responded and located shell casings in the area. A dark color SUV was observed leaving the area. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

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Readers also reported around 10:30pm: (more…)

15 Gunshots Fired near Sherman Circle 2:15pm Thanksgiving Day

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On November 26th 2020 at approximately 2:15pm the Fourth District responded to the 600 block of Decatur Street NW to investigate sounds of Gunshots. While at the location officers located 15 shell casing in the block and there were no injuries or property damage reported. Any information please contact 202-727-9099″

Other recent shots fired nearby: (more…)

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