From MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest (at Irving). (more…)


From an email:

“In cooperation with Positive Force DC, we bring you DC Punk Rock Flea Market & Food Drive!

Saturday, Nov. 20th 12 PM – 5 PM
St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church – (1525 Newton Street, NW)

Free to enter, but please bring a donation of whole-grain cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, or canned vegetables, fruit, beans, or tuna for delivery to nearby low-income seniors by We Are Family DC! For more info, see wearefamilydc.org


Thanks to Manny for sending: “Train smoking at Columbia Heights station. Single tracking here.”

Metro reports: “Yellow Line Delay: Expect delays to Huntington due to a disabled train at Columbia Heights.”

“UPDATED: Yellow Line Delay: Expect residual delays to Huntington due to an earlier train malfunction at Columbia Heights.”



via google maps

Update, confirmed by MPD: “MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 2900 block of 14th St. NW. No lookout.

Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″

Alan Henney reports at 2:10pm:

“DOUBLE SHOOTING— 2700 and 2900 blocks of 14th St NW-DC in Columbia Heights. One shot in the head, other in the arm. No suspect info yet.”

One reader reports hearing: “Heard the shots and the sirens at 14th and Fairmont NW. Stay safe everyone. Six to eight, in rapid succession.”

Another reader reports: “AppleTree Charter at 14th and Girard is on lockdown” Update: “Lockdown over at the school.”

Metrobus reports: “52/54/H2/H4 Delay: Due to police activity on 14th St NW at Columbia Rd, buses are experiencing delays in both directions.”

From AlertDC: “MPD reports the following road closures due to police activity:

2800 and 2900 Blocks of 14th Street, NW
1300 Block of Girard Street, NW

Please avoid the area.”

Updates as more is learned.


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