Columbia Heights

Readers Report Shots Fired at 11th and Euclid St, NW; Also MPD reports a Shooting in the 1300 Block of Orren St NE

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports:

“Five rapid gun shots last night at 4am exactly at the corner of Euclid and 11th in Columbia Heights. Our house is right next to the corner, it was extremely loud. It woke up our entire house. Very scary!

I called 911 and 4 cop cars arrived within 2 minutes. They came up 11th and turned east on Euclid toward Sherman.

Anyone know if someone was caught or shot? There’s nothing on MPD Twitter or local news sites.”

another reader also reports:

“just wondering if you’ve heard from others about a shooting around Euclid and 12th at 4am this morning. We heard 3-4 loud shots, called 911 but could not tell whether police actually came or found something. There has not been anything about it on the MPD twitter feed so far.”

From MPD:

“The Fifth District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 12:30 AM on June 17, 2015, in the 1300 block of Orren St. N.E.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at approximately 12:13 am.

Members of the Fifth District responded to the report of the sounds of gunshots in the 1300 block of Orren Street, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 25 year-old Larry Michael Lockhart of Northeast, DC.”

Pupusa Festival this Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“Join Sacred Heart for a pupusa festival on June 21, 2015 (located at 16th and Park Rd from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Come eat and learn to make handmade pupusas.

These are hand made by the ladies of the church and are delicious. Many of our parishioners are from El Salvador so it doesn’t get much better than this.”

“There should be a crosswalk at the intersection of Holmead & Park (to cross Park Road) by the Giant” Please Sign This Petition

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to all who emailed and tweeted the petition:

“Dear Councilmember Nadeau,

We are residents of Columbia Heights and the surrounding neighborhoods, including many parents of small children. Please help advocate for a crosswalk at the intersection of Holmead Place and Park Road. This is a major pedestrian thoroughfare connecting a dense residential area to the shopping, transportation, and recreation (including kids’ splash park) at the Columbia Heights plaza/metro area. The closest crosswalk to cross Park Road is a 3-minute walk in either direction (to 13th St. or 14th St.) As a result, it is common to count 10-20 people, including small children, jaywalking this intersection every minute! (So common, in fact, that Google maps’ image of that intersection, attached, actually shows a jaywalker in action!) This is very dangerous with all the turning cars, especially from the adjacent Giant parking lot entrance, and the Giant’s many delivery trucks — yet it’s not practical to expect people to walk so far out of their way to reach the nearest crosswalk. In sum, this is a very busy intersection in desperate need of a crosswalk. We hope you can help and thank you for your service!

Your neighbors and constituents”

You can sign it here.

Bank Robbery and Arrest in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On today’s date, at approximately 12:40 p.m., a male subject robbed the Wells Fargo Bank located in the 3300 block of 14th Street, N.W. The suspect fled with an unknown amount of currency. Third District members immediately canvassed the area and, based on a physical description lookout that was provided, apprehended the suspect in the vicinity of 12th & Kenyon Streets, N.W. Anyone with additional information is asked to call the MPD on 202/727-9099.”

Archeological Finds Vol. 14 – A Legit Horseshoe and Try-me Soda Bottle

By Prince Of Petworth

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If you have a photo of a neat find from your house or place of work please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail.com thanks. To those who have I sent – I promise I’m working through the queue!

A reader sends in from Chateau Du Sherm:

“While doing some work in the crawlspace of my 1911 rowhouse on Sherman Ave, I found a couple of interesting items (among many uninteresting ones) that I thought I’d share.

The first is a “Try-Me” soda bottle. The side of the bottle says “Drink Try-Me Beverages,” and the bottom says “Washington, DC Patented April 24, 1924.”

This website had some interesting history on the company. In particular, it notes the following about Try-Me: “A flavored beverage manufacturer, the company flourished from around 1924 to 1956, primarily in the southeast but also as far west as Oklahoma and as far north as New York State. Its headquarters ultimately were located at 1345 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC.”

I also found an old horseshoe, and not the kind used in the game. This one is quite small compared to the ones you throw, still has nails protruding from it, and is extremely worn on one side.”

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Props to the Cops – Gun Arrest in the 1400 block of Columbia Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“On Tuesday, June 02, 2015, at approximately 6:00 pm, the Third District Crime Suppression Unit received reliable information that an adult male suspect was armed with a semi automatic pistol in the 1400 block of Columbia Road, NW.

The Third District Crime Suppression Unit immediately responded to the area and stopped the adult male suspect.

After further investigation the suspect was found to be in possession of an unregistered firearm. The adult male suspect was subsequently arrested for carrying a pistol without a license.”

Ward 1 Council Member Responds to Recent Violence in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of Ward 1 Council Member Brianne Nadeau by PoPville flickr user Adam Fagen

From the MPD and Columbia Heights listservs:

“Public Safety in Columbia Heights

Many of you are aware there was a shooting yesterday in the Columbia Heights area as well as additional gun fire. I’m working closely with MPD to address these incidents. You’ve probably already noticed an additional MPD presence in the area as a part of the response.

I want to thank everyone who has come forward and assisted the police in their investigation. Anyone with additional information should please call the Metropolitan Police Department on 202-727-9099.

I also want to make sure people have received the information about the public safety meeting hosted by my office and ANCs 1B, 1A and 2B happening this Saturday, June 6 from 11:30am-2:30pm at Cardozo Education Campus. The topic will be crime prevention and how to protect yourself and help reduce crime in the community and it will have representatives from MPD, Emergency Services, Neighborhood Watch and other safety agencies.

I know there are many who feel frightened by the shootings, and I want to assure you that MPD is working diligently to address this issue, and appreciates your partnership in helping to solve the crime. The community working together is the best way to prevent future incidents. MPD is on the street, but also depends on community engagement and each resident sharing the information they observe.

Thank you for your engagement on this issue as we work to solve and prevent these kinds of incidents in the future. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you have any additional concerns: [email protected].

Brianne

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Brianne K. Nadeau, Ward One Councilmember”

Columbia Heights Farmers Market Launches Evening Market from 4-7:30pm every Wed.

By Prince Of Petworth

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From the Columbia Heights Farmers Market [14th and Park Rd, NW in the Columbia Heights Plaza]:

“We want to make it easier for you. Just stop by after work and refill the pantry with fresh and healthy food. Columbia Heights Farmers’ Market will now also be operating from 4 pm to 7:30 pm every Wednesday from June 3 through September 30. This is your opportunity to find the best food in the city in the middle of the week.”

New Marketing for Long Vacant Retail Spaces in DC USA

By Prince Of Petworth

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Chick Fil A aside (or perhaps another example of depending on your perspective), folks have been pretty frustrated and disappointed with all the vacant retail spaces in DC USA on 14th Street in Columbia Heights. I recently noticed all the new marketing signs – hopefully it helps. Let’s say there’s room for 10 new tenants – how many you think should be restaurants vs some other retail?

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