Brightwood Park

Shootings including one homicide in upper Petworth/Brightwood Park over the weekend

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reported:

“Saturday night around 8:15pm I heard shouting outside my house then heard sirens and looked out to see an SUV stopped in front of my house with a man (the driver of the SUV) out of the car shouting on a phone. The police arrived immediately and pulled the passenger from the SUV. He was in bad shape with blood coming out of his mouth. The paramedics performed CPR and took him away quickly. The police detained, then arrested the driver as there was a warrant out for his arrest. The forensics team showed up and took a bunch of photos of the scene. I spoke with the detective afterward, who informed me that MPD was investigating a shooting farther up north on Georgia Avenue. The driver apparently was driving his wounded friend to the hospital when ‘things went south’ and he stopped responding. The driver called 911 from the SUV and stopped in front of my house to meet the paramedics. We don’t know what happened to the victim. It didn’t look good.”

From MPD: (more…)

“I feel like this insanity deserves its own post!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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.”

Video of Thursday’s 3:45pm Shoot Out at 5th and Kennedy St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Shots Fired around 5th and Kennedy Street, NW around 3:45pm.

By Prince Of Petworth

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.”

2am Shots Fired in Brightwood Park

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

20 Year Old Arrested in Alleged Daytime Shooting of an Innocent Bystander on Kennedy Street Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

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).”

GoFundMe launched for “innocent bystander shot in the head” on Kennedy Street 12:20pm New Year’s Day

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Christmas Day Burglar Caught on Tape in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


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.

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