Brightwood Park

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Readers reported: “huge police presence at Georgia and Kennedy. Caution tape up. Man taken into ambulance. Any word?”

“10 shots fired at 9:33pm – I think on 9th between Kennedy and Longfellow.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, August 10, 2020, in the 5500 block of 9th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 9:34 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Additionally, officers located a second victim, an adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)

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From MPD:

“On August 4, 2020, at approximately 9:12pm, multiple gunshots were fired in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue NW. As a result, (4) males sustained gunshot wounds. All four victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Ballistic evidence was collected at the scene. There is no lookout for any suspects at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”

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From MPD:

“The Fourth District is currently investigating an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm that occurred on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at approximately 12:15am in the 5200 block of Illinois Avenue NW.

No reported injuries, however, a vehicle and residence was struck.

Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”

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From MPD:

“On July 3, 2020 at 5:45 pm in the 700 block of Kennedy St, NW two individuals were fired upon while on private property in the block and sustained non-life threatening injuries. (more…)