Brightwood Park

10am Shooting in Brightwood Park near Kennedy Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Around 10:00 am, MPD responded to the 5400 block of Kansas Avenue, NW for a reported shooting. MPD arrived on the scene and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and the wound is deemed not life threatening at this time. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a red shirt and driving a gray SUV style vehicle.

If anyone has information regarding this offense please call the MPD CIC at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”

Frustration Mounts as More Shots Fired on Jefferson Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update from MPD:

“At approx 12:40 AM we received multiple calls for the sounds of gunshots in both the 800 block of Jefferson Street and the 700 block of Gallatin Street, NW. Our Shotspotter system also detected the sounds of gunshots in the block. Officers responded and located cartridge casings in the block and a few vehicles that had been struck by gunfire, but we did not locate any victims or suspects. During the preliminary investigation we did gain some information on possible suspects and Fourth District detectives are actively investigating the case.

If you or anyone you know has information regarding this case, we ask you to call Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 or the Fourth District Detectives’ Office at 202-715-7506.”

A reader reports just before 1am Sunday: (more…)

“Gunfire 5:30pm on corner 7th & Jefferson NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Tony tweets us yesterday:

“Gunfire 5:30pm on corner 7th & Jefferson NW. What is being done for this problem area”

Council Member Brandon T. Todd replies:

“have you called 911?”

Tony responds:

“Of course. Street was closed as they recovered shell casings and examined vehicles hit”

Coffee and Cider for Kennedy Street – Lost Sock Roasters Open at 713

By Prince Of Petworth

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711-713 Kennedy Street, NW

Ed. Note: 713 Kennedy is located right next to the future ANXO Cidery, who also just applied for a liquor license at 711 Kennedy (closest to alley) “Bar serving cider with a seating capacity of 49. Total Occupancy Load of 49. Requesting a wine pub endorsement.”

From a press release:

“District-area coffee drinkers have a new source for high-quality coffee as Lost Sock Roasters, a small-batch artisanal coffee roaster, opened its roasting facility this week at 713 Kennedy St. NW.

Founded in 2015, Lost Sock Roasters is dedicated to developing outstanding coffee sustainably. Lost Sock carefully roasts to accentuate the unique and delicious flavors in each of its coffees. This passion is derived from a love for great coffee, and a sense of responsibility for carrying out the defining step of a coffee bean’s journey from farm to mug. (more…)

Props to the Cops

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“This morning [Tuesday] at approximately 12:30 AM, members of the Fourth District’s Crime Suppression Team were on patrol when they observed a vehicle traveling in the 5700 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, with no headlights on. The officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, which was occupied by three males. When the officers approached the vehicle the two passengers fled from the vehicle on foot. The officers gave chase to the subjects and caught one in the 5700 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, and the other in the 800 block of Marietta Place, NW. The officers noticed that the passengers were holding their waistbands as they ran so the area where the subjects ran was canvassed by officers. One pistol was located in the 5700 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, and another was located in the 5700 block of 9th Street, NW. The two subjects were then placed under arrest for Carrying a Pistol Without a License and other related firearms offenses. The driver remained with the vehicle; however, a check was conducted and it was determined that the driver did not possess a valid driver’s permit. The driver was then placed under arrest for not having a valid driving permit.”

Shooting in the 400 block of Hamilton Street, NW just before 9pm

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On April 18, 2016, at approximately 8:50 P.M., Fourth District officers received a call for the sound of gunshots in the 400 block of Hamilton Street, NW. Upon arriving on the scene, an adult male victim was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body in the 400 block of Hamilton Street, NW.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting occurred in the south alley of the 400 block of Hamilton Street, NW. The victim was transported to a local area hospital, where he is in critical condition.

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

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