courtesy Uptown Main Street
From an email:
“Come find Lighthouse Yoga Center at 502 Kennedy Street NW, second floor, for yoga, meditation, Pilates and more! We open on Saturday morning at 9 am. Be one of the first to see our beautiful new space and connect with our awesome teachers. (more…)
5800 block of Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Brian for passing on the good word that Simple Bar and Grill is moving to 5802 Georgia Ave, NW:
“Yes! We are coming back soon! Stay tuned.” (more…)
Ask and you shall receive. Thanks to Betsy for suggesting from this morning’s rant/revel post:
“Does anyone know what’s going on with 1210 Kennedy St NW? (I think it’s 1210 – it’s on Kennedy between 13th and Georgia, much closer to Georgia.) What looks like a two-story pop-up is being built on top of the existing townhouse. I thought that wasn’t allowed anymore? I’m not criticizing/complaining, just honestly curious.”
Readers reported:
“I was in the middle of the crossfire with my 21 month old daughter at the time when this happened. We were driving to Walmart on Georgia I slowed down at the intersection of 5th and Kennedy to ensure no one was crossing the street. I heard gunshots and saw people ducking and running. I have never felt or seen anything like that before in my life.”
“I was home at the time with my 5 year old daughter who was too sick to go to school today. I heard the shots and immediately got her and myself on the ground. She couldn’t understand what was happening.”
“The fact that we have to explain to our kids that this just a normal thing is INSANE!! The police do walk the area, they do patrol Kennedy, this is not on them. There needs to be more done, and please lets not have another safety walk.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying several persons of interest and a vehicle in reference to an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm offense that occurred on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in the 5400 block of 5th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:44 pm, the suspects discharged firearms at the listed location. The suspects then fled the scene. (more…)
A reader reports:
“Unfortunately there was another shooting in the neighborhood today around 3:45 pm.”
Updates when MPD releases more info. As of 5:45pm police were still on the scene.
Update from MPD:
“On February 7, 2019, at approximately 3:30pm, Fourth District officers responded to a call for sounds of gun shots. Upon their arrival they observed several shell casing near the intersection of 5th and Kennedy ST NW. At least one vehicle parked in the block was struck by gunfire. At this time, we don’t have any injured persons, only damaged property. We also do not have any lookout to give the public at this time.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Approximately 2 AM this morning, MPD received a call for the sounds of gunshots in the area of 4th Street and Jefferson Street, NW.
Several units canvassed the area, and several pieces of evidence consisting of cartridge casings, were recovered at the intersection.
No persons with injuries were found.”
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Ed. Note: The GoFundMe for the victim is closing in on $35,000 of it’s $40,000 goal. Thanks to all who’ve given.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made regarding an Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest.
At approximately 12:23 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries.
On Wednesday, January 02, 2019, 20-year-old William D’Sean Wrice, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun).”
From GoFundMe:
“On January 1, 2019, our friend was shot in the head as an innocent bystander in NW DC. He is critically injured and will need surgery, rehabilitation time, and lots of medical care.
The last thing he, his girlfriend, his family, or his dog need to worry about is money. So if you’re able, please chip in what you can and share with your networks so we can help out. Thank you.”
“Dear PoPville,
Did you see this story of an innocent bystander getting shot in the head near Jackie Lee’s?”
NBC Washington reported:
“It appears that the victim in this case may have been an unintended target who was visiting one of the local establishments here,” police chief Peter Newsham said.”
MPD reported:
“On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, around 12:20pm, Fourth District units responded to the 100 block of Kennedy ST NW for a sounds of gun shots. Upon their arrival they observed a victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is currently in critical condition. There is no usable lookout at this time.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099.”
And unfortunately lots of other shootings reported yesterday. From MPD: (more…)
via MPD
Ed. Note: Not to belittle the seriousness but the burglar crashing into the cat’s water bowl upon entry is pretty great.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a Burglary I incident which occurred in the 4900 block of 4th Street, NW, on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at approximately 11:30 AM. The subject was captured by a nearby camera.
DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. (more…)
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From MPD around 9pm yesterday:
“First District Units are currently investigating calls for gunshots around the area of the 600 Block of A Street SE. Anyone with information pertaining to this is encouraged to call (202) 727- 9099 or email me directly at [email protected]. Thank you.”
Also:
“On December 25, 2018, at approximately 9:06 pm, several gunshots were reported in the 400 block of Longfellow St NW.
Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”