Columbia Heights

Shooting Homicide in Columbia Heights around 11:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


13th and Clifton St, NW 11:41pm photo by Ned

One reader reports: “There was a shooting at 13th and Clifton St NW at about 11:30pm last night. There were 4-6 shots fired and the shooter got away in a white Kia. There was a huge police response and a victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Forensics is currently surveying the crime scene.”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Clifton Street NW. An adult male has sustained critical injuries.”

Full update from MPD: (more…)

“Columbia Heights Chick Fil A?”

By Prince Of Petworth


3100 14th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what’s going on at the Columbia Heights Chick Fil A? It was closed yesterday and again today, but no indication on why…”

Another reader shares: “All the lights are out and no sign on the door. But if you go in the app it says “unforeseen circumstances” and that’s all.”

Looks Like the Airedale has Permanently Closed in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3615 14th Street, NW

A few readers have been writing in about the Airedale: “the airedale in Columbia Heights has closed for good per sources.”

and

“Dear PoPville,

I think the Airedale is permanently closed. I tried to go there for outdoor drinks on Friday, July 31, and one of the staff was out front with all of the tables turned on their sides. I asked if they were closed, and they said yeah, permanently. (more…)

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