Capitol Hill

9pm Shooting in SW; 9:30 pm Shots Fired on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“October 29, 2019, at 8:57 pm First District units heard and responded to the sounds of gunshots within the 200-300 block of K Street, SW. Upon their arrival to the scene officers located an adult male victim behind 237 K St, SW with gunshot wounds to his lower body. The victim has been hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries. The victim nor witnesses provided any information regarding the suspect. This investigation is currently open and ongoing.

Should you have any information about this incident, investigators may be contacted at the First District Detectives Office (202) 299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Incident Center at (202) 727-9099.”

From MPD:

“This evening at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 400 Block of 13th St, NE and the surrounding area for the report of sounds of gunshots. Once on scene, officers located eight shell casings. The First District has not received any additional information regarding a lookout. Anyone that may have witnessed this or has any information (video footage, etc) regarding this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099. You may also send us your anonymous TEXT TIPS 50411.”

“a male suspect pulled out a gun, struck one victim and threatened to shoot the other victims”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On 10/27/19 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 200 block of 2nd Street NW for a report of a man in the street threatening people with a gun. On the scene, officers located a small group of people who reported that during an argument, a male suspect pulled out a gun, struck one victim and threatened to shoot the other victims. (more…)

Reader Reports convicted sex offender illegally entered Library of Congress Daycare, Was Arrested, And Released

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to alert readers to be on the lookout for this person who was able to gain access to the Library of Congress daycare earlier this week. He is a known convicted sex offender (his victim was 5!!!).

The system worked – he had no contact with the children, was escorted out, arrested by Capitol Police and charged with unlawful entry. However, parents were notified last night that he has been released.

Capitol Police has issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for him for the Capitol Hill area, but it appears that his address on record may be the shelter on New York Avenue. If he is homeless and transient, he could end up anywhere in the city.

Wanted to alert readers to be vigilant, as always, but in particular for this person.”

Following are partial communications from the Daycare to the parents: (more…)

The U.S. Botanic Garden is Turning 200!! “Bicentennial kicks off with stickwork sculpture installation by renowned artist Patrick Dougherty”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy U.S. Botanic Garden

From an email:

“To kick off celebration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Botanic Garden’s (USBG) original 1820 charter, the Garden is collaborating with renowned stickwork artist Patrick Dougherty to create a custom sculpture to stand throughout the 2020 celebratory year.

Dougherty, who hails from North Carolina, is known around the world for his installations woven from plant materials, which celebrate nature through both materials and visually flowing lines. Over 30 years, he has built more than 250 stickwork sculptures, from Scotland to Japan to all over the United States. D.C.-area residents might remember his gallery-filling installation in the popular “Wonder” exhibit at the reopening of Renwick Gallery. (more…)

“Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) will zoom into Washington D.C. on Wednesday, stopping outside the United States Capitol with its XP-1 test pod”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) will zoom into Washington D.C. on Wednesday, stopping outside the United States Capitol with its XP-1 test pod as part of its national road show to introduce the promise of hyperloop technology to people across the United States, and give them the chance to see it up close.

Members of the United States House and Senate will be in attendance and will speak on the future of hyperloop technology in the United States at 8:00am ET.

LOCATION: Below the West Front of the United States Capitol Building Maryland Ave, SW

BACKGROUND: (more…)

Huge Police/Emergency Response at Capitol South Metro “Confirmed stabbing” Station Closed, Look Out for 14 Year Old Female

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Max

Max writes at 1:01pm “What’s going on??”

From Metro Transit Police:

“Confirmed stabbing. Police, medics o/s.

Capitol South Station: MTPD, MPD, USCP & DC EMS o/s responding to a confirmed stabbing. Details will follow. The station is CLOSED at this time. Trains on Blue/Orange/Silver are bypassing the station. Use Federal Center SW or Eastern Market as alternates.”

From MPD: “Stabbing Investigation in the 300 block of 1st St SE. Lookout for B/F, 14 yrs of age, 100 lbs., short dreadlocks, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and khaki pants”

Update from Metro Transit Police: “Capitol South Update: DC Metropolitan Police will be the lead agency for this incident. Please follow @DCPoliceDept for updates. Also, please be advised that Capitol South Station is likely to remain closed for some time to come. Use Eastern Market or Federal Center SW.”

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