Columbia Heights

Update: Suspicious Package in Columbia Heights “no gunshots involved with this suspicious package”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Park Road, NW. Photo by @SMOKExDUST just after 12pm

Update from MPD:

“Units from the Third District responded to the area of 14th and Park Road for a suspicious package that had been left in the area. The item turned out to be a suitcase that had no hazardous materials. Patrol and specialized units responded to the scene. There was no gunshots involved with this suspicious package and traffic has been re-opened.”

Update from Alert DC at 1:11pm: ” DC Police reports the police activity in the 3100 Block of 14th Street NW is clear and all associated road closure are open to traffic.”

Raja writes: “Apparently there were shots fired between a suspect and a police officer. There are K9 units there now Fwiw. 14th shut down from Irving to Monroe”

Alert DC reports: (more…)

Update: All Clear. Major Police/DCFD Presence at DC USA in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Park Road, NW. Photos by Rachel Ayn Konick

Update from Alert DC 1:15pm: “MPD reports the police activity in the 3100 Block of 14th Street, NW is clear and the associate road closure is now open.”

Jeff wrote at 12:39pm: “the whole block around Target in Columbia Heights looks like it’s blocked off by police cars. Lots of ambulances and fire trucks as well. Any idea what’s up?” (more…)

“Pho 54 is open!”

By Prince Of Petworth


2420 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Saminaz for sending the good news about Pho 54:

“In the space formerly occupied by Love and Faith Cafe–we had pho last night which was excellent as was the Lemongrass chicken. Encourage everyone to try it!”

The Heights Has Sunk – Closing Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jessica for sending last night: “I thought the pizza, salad bar, bottomless waffle signs were odd enough. But this….???”

Alas, the epic journey of The Heights is about to come to a merciful conclusion. I just found out their last day is Sunday. I know there have been some negotiations for who will take over the spot but nothing is in stone yet. (more…)

Shooting in Columbia Heights; Shots Fired in Navy Yard/Hill East and Daytime Shots Fired in SW Waterfront

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD (sent at 12:45am):

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2900 block of 14th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper body.

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

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

and (more…)

There are no excuses for these idiots.

By Prince Of Petworth


Warning graphic/violent video

Thanks to all who’ve shared this awfulness. The video above shows a taxi on 14th Street in front of DCUSA (props to the women behind the taxi for saying something) and Wonderland at 11th and Kenyon Street, NW.

Then Deputy Mayor Donahue tweeted on Sunday around 5pm:

“A short while ago, people heard loud bangs inside Union Station & fled the building. ⁦‪@DCPoliceDept‬⁩ & ⁦‪@dcfireems‬⁩ immediately responded.

• There is no active shooter
• There are no gunshot wound victims
• Appears that the loud bangs were fireworks being set off”

THERE IS NO EXCUSE. NONE.

Man Shot in Columbia Heights Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD (sent around midnight):

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2800 block of 14th Street NW. An adult male has 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.”

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