Columbia Heights

Fairmont between 14th & 15 Street, NW. Photo by Jess Durante

Pablo Maurer reported at 5:02pm:

“20 or so gunshots just now in columbia heights, maybe two blocks from me (I’m on Girard and 14)”

SheriC replied: “And there goes an ambulance in opposite direction on Fairmont.”

Updates as we get more info.

Update from a reader 5:31pm:

“At least one young male transported to the hospital not life threatening

2 men on bikes rode by away from
The scene and seemed to be tucking guns into their waistbands”

Update from MPD 5:34pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 1400 block of Fairmont St NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder. A juvenile male has also been transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the arm.

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

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

via google maps

UPDATE: 11:21am:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary One and a First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Sunday, November 3, 2019, in the 3600 block of 13th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 6:20 am, the suspect gained entry to a residence at the listed location. Once inside, the suspect approached an adult female victim. The suspect sexually assaulted the victim, then fled the scene on foot.

On Monday, November 4, 2019, members of the Fourth District located 26 year-old Theodore Tinsley, of No Fixed Address. As a result of the detectives’ investigation, he was arrested and charged with Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse.” (more…)

via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Tonight, October 31st at around 8:30pm there was an armed robbery in the 1300 block of Columbia road. The heavy police presence in the vicinity peaked my interest, but something was clearly wrong when a black sedan carrying 4 passengers ran a red light at 11th and Harvard, almost t-boning me through the intersection at twice the speed limit. Police pursued this vehicle. 15 minutes later, I asked 4 officers what had happened. One hesitated to answer, then replied “not a shooting” and refused to say more. (more…)

JD reported around 11:30am:

“just saw about 8 kids chase a man through the street and jump him on 14th NW & Columbia around the 7-11. With all the people running, I thought it was another shooting. But then I noticed they were all laughing and smiling.
They caught up to him started kicking & punching him for a few secs then ran to the opposite corner and were just laughing about it. The guy got up and was able to walk away. No cops in sight, despite what seems to happen on that corner every god damn day. (more…)