“Dear PoPville,
At 6:35pm there were 10 gunshots in a row over behind the old Carolina Restaurant at 14th and Spring. A few feet away from were the shooting happened exactly a week ago. Hopefully, no one was.”
Columbia Heights
Thanks to K. for sending above around 8:30pm.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in the 1200 block of Half Street, Southeast.
At approximately 7:55 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending: “Small section on north side of park is roped off and has a fresh layer of sod. Let’s hope park service covers the entire lawn!”
Ed. Note: I recently asked NPS about the status of the fountains at the park and was told:
“we aren’t certain about spring 2023 for turning on the fountains. It will be dependent what short-term fixes are needed, but we are hopeful. The bigger rehabilitation need has been scoped and funding for that hasn’t been identified as of yet.”
From MPD sent at 4:25pm: “Alert: Shooting in the 1400 block of Girard St, NW. No lookout.”
From MPD sent at 6:41pm: “The Third District is investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. An adult male was struck with gunfire. He was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. Anyone with information that may assist is asked contact 202-727-9099.”
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Good news from Pinsa Place: “We are open 11:30am to 11pm every day.”
Their website says:
“There is no doubt that you can find pizza on every block and avenue in DC. That’s why we take a fresh approach, and offer you a NEW experience bringing Pinsa to Columbia Heights. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce an arrest has been made in an Assault with Intent to Commit First-Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Monday, December 12, 2022, in the 3300 block of 16th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 1:45 am, (more…)
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via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1304 hours in the 1400 block of Newton Street NW. Lookout for 2022 Silver Honda SUV.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) and Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, December 12, 2022, in the 1400 block of Newton Street, Northwest.
At approximately 1:03 pm, the suspect approached the victim, who was seated in a vehicle, at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim to exit the vehicle. The suspect then shot the victim and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. (more…)
“ordway & connecticut ave, nw right outside medium rare & laredo”
L reports driver “flipped care in cleveland park, sometime before 11 PM”
And A. reported earlier: (more…)
14th and Park Road, NW formerly Z-burger, Nori Sushi and anyone remember Mayorga?
Dave’s Hot Chicken starting hiring folks for their coming Columbia Heights location. I’m told if all goes well they should open December 15th: (more…)
11th and Lamont Street, NW
Ed. Note: And earlier this week we learned that Johnny’s All American is coming to the former Bad Saint space next door.
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like Buddy’s is close to an opening! Paper on windows is down, and banner outside advertising their specials during the World Cup. (more…)