Columbia Heights

A reader reports:

“Several law enforcement vehicles rushed sirens blazing to 14th and Irving around 3:50pm. According to someone at the scene, there was a fight between kids and the cops used Mace to break it up. Bad week on this stretch of 14th!”

Another reader reports:

“14th is basically closed again at the Columbia Heights metro for police response to a fight (?) from the high school. Traffic isn’t moving. Haven’t heard that any one was hurt.”

Updates when more is known, thanks to all who’ve emailed and tweeted.

Update from MPD:

“We have received several inquiries regarding police activity at 14th and Irving St NW. MPD units responded for a fight between several juveniles with a large crowd gathering. Officers intervened and two officers sustained minor injuries during the incident. Three subjects were placed under arrest and have been transported for processing. MPD has cleared the scene and traffic has reopened.”

From MPD at 5:40pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting at 14th and Girard Street NW. Detectives are currently on scene. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

A reader reported:

“I live on 14th and fairmont and I just heard several shots fired. Not exactly sure where they came from but they were coming closer to Girard/columbia/harvard. Lots of police activity. Scary because this is prime commuting time–lots of foot traffic and people out and about.”

Update: I’m told that two males were shot but are not being very cooperative. Updates when more is known.

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From MPD:

“The MPD is currently investigating shooting that took place this morning in the 2900 block of 14th Street NW, in which an adult male was shot. Detectives from the Homicide Branch are currently investigating and anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred inside a residence in the 2900 block of 14th Street, Northwest on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

At approximately 6:30 am, members of the Third District responded to reports of a shooting inside the listed location. Upon arrival on the scene, members located an adult male victim, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and determined that there were no signs consistent with life. The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.

The decedent has been identified as 20-year-old Devonte Crawford of Northwest, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

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From MPD around 1am last night:

“Alert: Stabbing-3000 B/O 14th Street NW, LOF (2) B/M’s. (1) 5’8-6’0 all dark clothing/(2) 5’8-6’0 with a Red jacket.”