Columbia Heights

Photo by Trent Bauserman

MPD reported:

“Shooting at 2145 hours in the 1400 block of Harvard Street NW. Lookout for B/M, thin build, wearing all dark clothing.”

Trent reported at 10:15pm:

“Police presence and ambulance in Columbia Heights. Alley behind 2800 block of 15th St NW. Heard 4 gunshots.” (more…)

via MPD

UPDATE:

UPDATE: Thanks to yr help & the quick action of an officer @mcpnews, Cesar Morales is in custody. One less dangerous person on our streets https://t.co/KwuGSAq6GO

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) September 1, 2017

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announced a suspect has been taken into custody related to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 1400 block of Irving Street, Northwest, on Friday, August 25, 2017.

At approximately 12:15 pm, the suspect brandished a handgun and fired at the victim near the Columbia Heights metro station. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim also fled the scene.

On Thursday, August 31, 2017, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 22-year-old Cesar Morales, was arrested in Montgomery County, MD. Charges are pending upon extradition to the District.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 1400 block of Irving Street, Northwest, on Friday, August 25, 2017.

At approximately 12:15 pm, two suspects were chasing the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired at the victim. Both the suspects and the victim fled the scene. (more…)