2nd and W St, NW

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

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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…)



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…)


Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.

This stunning 11-bedroom, 11-bathroom Victorian mansion was designed by architect James H. McGill (not the character from Better Call Saul) as one of the original 64 unique houses built in Le Droit Park in 1870s. (more…)


From MPD:

“On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at approximately 8:10 pm the Metropolitan Police Department ShotSpotter recorded sounds of gunshots in the 3700 block of 9th St NW. Units responded and located shell casings in the area. A dark color SUV was observed leaving the area. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

Ed. Note: To following these events as they unfold – you can follow our twitter feed here.

Readers also reported around 10:30pm: (more…)


From MPD:

“On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at approximately 1pm, in the 3300 block of Georgia Ave, NW, a black male in his 40s, on a red bicycle shot at and struck an adult male. The victim was treated at a local area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The suspect fled on his bike in an unknown direction.

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

From MPD sent at 1am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of 2nd and Bryant Streets NW. Officers patrolling the area heard the sounds of gunshots and located a vehicle that had been shot up at 2nd/Bryant Streets NW. Meanwhile, an adult male arrived at an area hospital with an injury to the face. (more…)



Photo by Al Drago

Al reported: “Around 7:18pm 4 shots were fired near the gas station on the 300 block of Rhode Island Ave NW in DC. One man, reported to be shot in the leg, was transported via ambulance. Police are looking for a black sedan.”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 300 block of Rhode Island Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threading gunshot to the foot.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)



via google maps

From MPD at 6:48pm Saturday:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 500 block of Floridia Ave NW. An adult male has been transported to the hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wounds to the leg and hip area. Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.”


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