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Shooting on Sherman Ave Just After Midnight

Published May 28, 2020 at 8:45AM

Reana first reported at 12:06am: “Multiple what I assume shots fired around Sherman and Irving. Fireworks were going on earlier, but this definitely seemed like shots.”

Many others reported up to 12 shots fired and a very quick police response.

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2900 block of Sherman Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. Patrol units in the area have several persons of interest detained and multiple firearms recovered.

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

Double Shooting in Columbia Heights around 6:30pm Update: Now a homicide investigation

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 25, 2020 at 7:45PM | Updated May 26, 2020 at 11:33AM

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 1400 block of Fairmont St NW. 2 adult males are being treated for critical injuries.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 25, 2020, in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, Northwest.

At approximately 6:21 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots. (more…)

Three Shot (one with “graze wound”) around 8pm in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 20, 2020 at 8:35PM

via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Rd NW. An adult male and an adult female have been transported to area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds. A third adult male has been located with what is believed to be a graze wound to the hand.

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

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

“Eye and skin irritant near Columbia Heights?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 20, 2020 at 11:05AM

Photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if others had a similar experience to me today, though: when running through Columbia heights/Mt Pleasant, behind the zoo, then back up Harvard street to 16th (notably, passing the construction site on the 1500 block of Monroe st), I developed a burning sensation on my lips, severe eye irritation and a lot of congestion. It’s only subsiding now, an hour or so later.

I’m wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience around there? Of course, could have been something else too.”

“The driver ripped off their plates and ran”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 18, 2020 at 3:50PM

Thanks to Amani for sending:

“Hell of a way to wake up in Columbia Heights. My car has also been hit on my street (Oak St) by a UPS truck because they allow trucks thru in a narrow street with so much construction. The driver ripped off their plates and ran.”

“I just want my bike back”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2020 at 11:45AM

Thanks to Erin for sending: “Saw these lost bike flyers posted along 11th St. NW this morning (between Monroe and Park). Thought you could amplify it. Thanks!”

Sad Signs of the Times

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2020 at 11:05AM

Thanks to Eileen for sending from “15th and Fuller streets NW close to Meridian Hill Park. Each few days there’s one more sign. It started with just the black and white one. Seems like there’s a movement growing in this building.”

Columbia Heights Giant Grocery Store Found a Skimming Device at Self Checkout on March 5th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2020 at 10:45AM

1345 Park Road, NW

Thanks to all who passed on from WTOP: ”

From GIANT FOOD: “The device was found at one self-checkout point at its store at 1345 Park Road, in Northwest.”

“To Our Valued Giant Food Customers,

We recently learned of an issue involving some of our customers’ personal information. On March 5, 2020, we learned that someone had illegally placed a device that skims information from payment cards on top of a pin pad at one of the self-checkout registers at the Giant Food store located at 1345 Park Road, NW, Washington. DC. (more…)

“Queen’s English opened for carry-out (dinner, alcohol) last night.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 7, 2020 at 11:25AM

3410 11th Street, NW

Thanks to Russ for sending: “I wanted to let you know Queen’s English opened for carry-out (dinner, alcohol) last night. Can personally share that it was fantastic as usual.”

You can order from them here and please note:

“We begin taking orders from 11am till 3pm online for that evening’s menu for pickup times between 5pm-8pm. We only allow 8 orders every 15 minutes due to social distancing.”

#coronaville

“Due to many citizen complaints, Fourth District Officers engaged people hanging out in the parking lot at 14th St & Meridian St, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 6, 2020 at 11:05AM

via google maps

From MPD:

“On May 5, 2020, at approximately 7:17pm the Fourth District made an arrest for Carrying a Pistol Without a License. Due to many citizen complaints, Fourth District Officers engaged people hanging out in the parking lot at 14th St & Meridian St, NW. One individual took unprovoked flight from the police and was stopped. He was subsequently arrested and charged with an unlawful handgun. He was in possession of a 45 Caliber semi-auto handgun during the arrest. Great work by the Fourth District Officers!”