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A reader reports more gunshots from 13th and Columbia around 4:30pm:

“someone emptied a clip really really close by. Heard one, than another, and then about 9 more really fast.”

DC Police Traffic reports:

“Police Activity w/Street Closures > 13th St NW from Park Rd to Harvard St NW [BLOCKED N/S] Alternative: Park Rd, 16th St, Sherman Ave Watch for Police direction – – Street Closures are subject to change”

Confirmed from MPD:

“Shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. Lookout is for: B/M, mid 20 years of age and wearing a gray hooded sweater armed with a handgun last seen on foot S/B alley of 1300 block of Columbia Rd, NW.”

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Rachael first reported: “Just heard three or four gunshots around 10pm at 14th and Columbia.”

From Alert DC:

“Alert: Shooting at 2204 hrs in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. No Lookout”

Ed. Note: Regarding the earlier shots fired at 14th and Harvard, MPD provided the following update:

“Good evening. We are continuing our investigation into the incident earlier this evening. We encourage anyone with videos to contact us at 202-727-9099.

As an update, while canvassing the area for victims and/or suspects, members of our Crime Suppression Team stopped a juvenile male in the 1300 block of Irving Street NW. The male was in possession of narcotics and a loaded 9mm handgun. (more…)

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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots at the intersection of 14th St. and Harvard St., Northwest. Units on the scene have recovered shell casings and observed at least two vehicles with what appears to be gunshot damage. However at this time, we do not have any shooting victims. We are continuing to investigate.

Motors and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

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Update from MPD:

“As an update to this incident, it was determined that both subjects were shot in the 1300 block of Columbia Road NW. Detectives and Officers on the scene have made an arrest of a suspect. In addition, a search warrant was executed at a residence, where 2 handguns were recovered.

Our investigation has determined that this was an isolated incident and the lone suspect has been apprehended.”

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