Columbia Heights

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From MPD (sent at 4am):

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1400 block of Park Rd NW. Lookout for a B/M, beard, dark complexion, wearing a blue jacket armed with a handgun.”

Updates if/when more is learned.

photo by Seth Nelson

Update from MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3000 block of 14th Street, NW. Two adult males sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The 3000 block of 14th Street is closed. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact 202-727-9099.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 6:25 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A short time later, an additional adult male victim was located with a gunshot wound. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”

Readers report (Sunday):

“Heard 4-6 gunshots in Columbia Heights at 6:30p. There’s a large police response in the area, seems like they’re blocking off the block between Irving and Columbia on 14th st.” (more…)