Brightwood Park

“following a weekend fire at 708 Kennedy Street NW in which two residents died, including a nine-year-old boy, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District would be referring the matter to the DC Office of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney’s Office”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, following a weekend fire at 708 Kennedy Street NW in which two residents died, including a nine-year-old boy, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District would be referring the matter to the DC Office of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. These criminal investigations are in addition to the investigations already underway by the District’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS), along with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. (more…)

Shots Fired Near Petworth Metro 7:40pm Last Night; Shots Fired in Brightwood Park 9:45pm

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“MPD responded to the area of 9th Street and Quincy St, NW, for reported gunshots at approximately 7:40 PM this evening. [Tuesday]

There were no injuries reported. There was damage to a vehicle discovered in the 3700 block of 9th Street, NW.

If anyone has information related to this event please call 202 727-9099 or text 50411.”

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Rose All Day and Oysters at Midlands Monday; ANXO 2 Year Anniversary Party on Kennedy Street

By Prince Of Petworth

“Rosé all day with a special guest, DC’s Oyster Ninja. 3333 Georgia Ave, NW”

“We are really excited to celebrate two years of our Kennedy St location this Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day). We will be open for extra hours from 10am-6pm, and in addition to our normal food menu we will be grilling ANXO-style burgers and veggie burgers outside. HR Records from across the street will be spinning records and we will have ANXO can specials going all day, should be a ton of fun!”

Friday: 5:26pm Shots Fired in Brightwood Park; 4:04pm Shooting Homicide in Park View; Man and Woman Shot 12:30am in LeDroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth


7th and Ingraham Street, NW

From MPD:

“On April 19, 2019, at approximately 5:26 pm, multiple gunshots was reported in the 600 block of Ingraham Street NW. MPD officers canvassed the area and located a five shell casings. There were no reports of injury or damage.

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

From MPD:

“On Friday, April 18th at approximately 4:04pm the Fourth District Police Department responded to the scene of a confirmed Shooting in the 700 Block of Princeton Place NW. A juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body was discovered. The victim was unconscious and not breathing. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and the victim was transported to a local hospital and succumbed to their injuries. Lookout is for B/M 24-25 black mask, black jacket. (more…)

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