Columbia Heights

“DDOT Begins Construction on 14th Street NW Bus Lane Improvement Project”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the start of bus lane construction on 14th Street NW between Euclid and Newton Streets NW, commencing a year-long project to improve bus performance and safety.

“We are excited to launch such important work in enhancing bus transit in the Columbia Heights corridor,” said District Director Jeff Marootian. “DDOT recognizes how essential this will be for area residents and it also exemplifies Mayor Bowser’s commitment to improving bus travel speeds and reliability across the District.”

DDOT expects the enhanced bus lane will improve performance of the DC Circulator Woodley Park-Adams Morgan route and Metrobus lines 52, 54, and 59. (more…)

“Heavy police presence building up” in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Starting to get reports of a big police presence in Columbia Heights around 14th and Park Road, NW. Seems like there could be a few different things going on:

“lots is sirens and helicopter circling in Colombia Heights between 13th and 14th near Park/Monroe streets.”

“they are patrolling with some armor on, hanging out until dark it looks like.”

Another report says: “passed by The Woodner complex (16th St NW) there’s a ton of police cars outside the building’s entrance.”

“Anyone else seeing roving bands of cop caravans?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Anyone else seeing roving bands of cop caravans? They turned left from Kenyon onto 14th and right onto Columbia Road. Then, 10 minutes later, they went back north on 14th street and turned left onto Park Road.”

And thanks to Kate for sending the vehicle above: “Police are starting to stage between 16th and K and Eye st. I would expect them to cut off traffic in both directions soon.”

“another broad daylight shooting on Meridian Place NW.” around 4pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“On May 28, 2020, at approximately 4:10 PM an adult male was walking in the 1500 block of Meridian Pl, NW when Suspects 1,2, and 3 ran eastbound down the northern sidewalk firing multiple times at the victim.

The victim was treated at a local area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Suspects 1,2, and 3 got into the suspect’s vehicle and fled north on 16th St, NW.

The suspect’s descriptions are as follows:

Suspect-1: B/M, thin, Grey hoodie, jeans, white shoes

Suspect-2: B/M, heavier set, black top, jeans, black shoes

Suspect-3: B/M, White sweat top, dark pants, white shoes

Suspect-4: Unknown getaway driver

Suspect’s vehicle: grey 4 door sedan last seen on 16th St, NW, north from Meridian Pl, NW

This case is under investigation by the Fourth District Detectives Office. If you have any information please contact 202-727-9099.”

Update from MPD:

“Alert: Shooting , 1500 block of Meridian Pl NW. Lookout for a black male, red hoody, black jeans, blue shoes”

Thanks to Aliyah for sending at 4:23pm: “sounded like gunshots fired in Columbia Heights, 16th St NW and Meridian Place”

April reports: “Sounded like 7 gunshots in Columbia Heights about ten minutes ago. Perhaps 16th and Meridian Pl?”

Alex reports: “another broad daylight shooting on Meridian Place NW. Four shots and bystanders walking on the opposite side of the street. This has to end.” (more…)

Daytime Shooting in Shaw; Car Drives Into Columbia Heights Metro Entrance (unclear if related)

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers report starting around 1:20/1:25pm: “gunshots in Shaw. Maybe 12 or so. We’re at 7th and T. Can’t tell exactly where it was.”

“maybe 10 shots fired around 7th & RI a few min ago.”

“just heard some serious gunshots (or what sounded like them) near the Shaw Metro stop – 7th & S Sts NW. Anyone know what’s going on?”

Update from MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of 8th Street NW. An adult male has been located at an area hospital with a non life threatening injury.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”


14th and Irving St, NW photo by Adam Nathaniel Peck

Earlier around 12:45pm: “I have no idea how this happened, honestly I tune out all noise these days and didn’t notice until after cops were already on the scene. Anyone else know what led up to this?”

One reader reported: “It was crazy! He accelerated and didn’t even swerve. Almost like he mixed up the gas and the brake or something. No clue what could have caused it though cause nothing was in the road on anything”

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