Columbia Heights

Bullet holes from shots fired around midnight at 11th and Harvard St, NW

From MPD:

“Members of the Third District and the Violent Crimes Branch are currently investigating a Homicide/Shooting that occurred at about 6:30 PM this evening in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. An adult male was shot twice in the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

If you, or anyone you know, has information regarding this crime, we ask that you call the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

Multiple readers later reported shots fired around 12am at 11th and Harvard St, NW. One reader reported around midnight:

“11-14 shots fired just now in the vicinity of 11th and Harvard/Columbia.”

Ed. Note: If you’re looking for real time reports as these events unfold you can follow us/send reports on twitter here and Facebook here.

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From MPD:

“Members of the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division conducted a prostitution operation last night in PSA 408. Six adult males were arrested in the 3600 block of 14th Street, NW, and charged with Sexual Solicitation.”

Ed. Note: These arrests follow a recent crackdown with seven arrests here on February 6th and 6 more arrests March 4th.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in the 1300 block of Monroe Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:42 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. (more…)

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“Dear PoPville,

We had a break in in the 1400 block of Perry Pl, and I was wondering if you could include the below on PoP in case anyone has any info:

We had a break in at our house last evening and at least 1 male entered our house and around 12:30am. The intruder, who entered multiple bedrooms, stole keys and stole one of our cars and a wallet, may have also tried other houses on the block. (more…)

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From MPD:

“Members of the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division conducted a prostitution operation last night in PSA 408. Six adult males were arrested in the , and charged with Sexual Solicitation.”

Ed. Note: These arrests follow seven made here on February 6th.