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7:39pm Shooting in LeDroit Park

Published May 28, 2021 at 9:15AM

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in the 400 block of W Street, Northwest.

At approximately 7:39 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. While responding, members were informed that a shooting victim had arrived at a local hospital. Officers responded to the hospital and located an adult male receiving treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

The suspects and vehicle were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)

#Howard University

Today’s Rental was chosen for the cool looking kitchen

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 25, 2021 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 1881 3rd Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,575 / 2br – Light filled LeDroit Park 2BR (more…)

It’s all an illusion

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 26, 2021 at 1:15PM

“Basically, at the very bottom of life, which seduces us all, there is only absurdity, and more absurdity.”

Thanks to AR for sharing: “Every day walking around ledroit park, I see this wondrous (and totally not excessive) custom addition to a gate outside of a house, and wanted to share the beauty with fellow readers.” (more…)

“I wasn’t able to get in touch with the owner of the car and if I caused any damage I’d love to make up for it!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 5, 2021 at 9:45AM

Photo by Victoria Pickering

“Dear PoPville,

On Sunday afternoon around 4pm, I was doing a 3 point turn and accidentally backed into a parked car. I wasn’t able to get out of my car on the spot so I pulled my car around to park and write a note, and by then, the other driver had returned and was already driving off! (more…)

#good people

LeDroit Park Popping!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 15, 2021 at 11:15AM

Thanks to Paul for sending the beautiful shot above from Friday. (more…)

#signs of spring

“a fire pit was used on the wooden deck where this morning’s fire took place”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 17, 2021 at 11:15AM

Again, stop doing this and this.

From DC Fire and EMS: “DCsBravest determined a fire pit was used on the wooden deck where this morning’s fire took place in the 200 block of Elm St NW. Please be aware of District regulations regarding fire pits and open burning. They cannot be placed on combustible surfaces.” (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the use of Old Spruce

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 15, 2021 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 301 U Street N.W. near Old Spruce. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,200 / 2br – Apartment (Washington, D.C. – Ledroit Park) (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the location

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 22, 2020 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 1825 4th Street NW near Florida Ave. The Craiglist ad says:

“$2,400 / 2br – 1200ft2 – $2400 2BR plus den, 1.5 BA, gas fireplace, garage (Ledroit Park) (more…)

Another Shooting at 2nd and W Street, NW Last Night “A juvenile male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the face”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 11, 2020 at 9:15AM

2nd and W St, NW

Previous shootings/shots fired in Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park for December can be seen here, here and here.

To follow these events in real time, you can follow our twitter here.

MPD reported: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of 2nd and W Streets NW. A juvenile male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the face. (more…)

Juvenile Shot in Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park around 12:35pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 8, 2020 at 1:00PM | Updated December 8, 2020 at 2:36PM

W Street, NW between 1st and 2nd photo by mg

Readers report: “sounded like 10+ shots near bloomingdale around 12:36”

“Just heard there was a shooting near Flagler Market in Bloomingdale on the corner of Flagler and W. It sounded like 10+ shots were fired in rapid succession. Right now we’re hearing that a person was shot in the leg.” (more…)