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“MPD Officer Involved Shooting: 800 Block of Crittenden Street, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an MPD officer involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in the 800 block of Crittenden Street, Northwest.

At approximately 5:57 am, uniformed members of the Fourth District responded to a call for a reported shooting at the listed location. Upon arrival, members located the suspect, armed with a firearm, in front of a residence. (more…)

Police Say Van Ness Shooting Suspect is Deceased and Took His Own Life, “No Longer Looking For Person of Interest”

By Prince Of Petworth

From AlertDC: “The shelter in place order has been lifted and associated road closures are being lifted. Please expect residual traffic delays as first responders exit the area.”

From MPD: “The suspect has been located deceased inside of a residence in the area of Conn Ave and Van Ness St, NW.

The shelter in place has now ended.

Thank you to our community for your cooperation and thank you to our DC government and federal partners for your assistance today.”

MPD now seeking a “person of interest” in Van Ness Shooting

By Prince Of Petworth

MPD reports 7:39pm “MPD is seeking the below person of interest in connection to the shooting in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street, NW. This individual is 23 year-old Raymond Spencer of Fairfax, Virginia.”

7:54 pm Update: “There are 4 total victims in this shooting incident. 2 adult females, 1 adult male, and a juvenile (12 year-old) female. The additional adult female victim is in her 60’s and suffered a graze wound to the back.”

Video briefing: (more…)

A Bullet from Van Ness Shooting Apparently Traveled to Cleveland Park and entered a Restaurant

By Prince Of Petworth


3414 Connecticut Ave NW photo by Nicole Field

A reader reports: “I was sitting outside at the The Cracked Eggery next to the old Uptown Theater when the shots were fired. I could hear a bullet wizz by and it hit the window of Byblos Deli.”

Another reader reports: “there’s been a police car parked over there near Byblos/Orange Theory for quite a while.”


3400 block of Connecticut Ave, NW

Update: “Bullet reached Uptown Vision as well” (more…)

13 year-old arrested and charged with multiple “Carjacking, Robbery, and Theft One (Stolen Auto) Offenses”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force announce an arrest has been made in reference to Carjacking, Robbery, and Theft One (Stolen Auto) offenses that occurred in the District.  The offenses are listed below.

  • Theft One (Stolen Auto): Unit block of M Street Northeast, on March 27, 2022 CCN 22042392
  • Armed Robbery (Gun): 900 block of G Street, Northwest, on March 27, 2022 CCN 22042487
  • Unarmed Carjacking: 1300 block of 4th Street, Northeast, on March 27, 2022 CCN 22042478
  • Attempted Armed Carjacking and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Hammer): 900 block of 12th Street, Northeast, on April 7, 2022 CCN 22048352
  • Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery: 700 block of 19th Street, Northeast, on April 11, 2022 CCN 22050469
  • Armed Carjacking (Gun): 1600 block of D Street, Southeast, on April 12, 2022 CCN 22050983
  • Unarmed Carjacking: 1400 Oates Street, Northeast, on April 12, 2022 CCN 22051030
  • Attempted Armed Robbery (Gun): 1300 G Street, Northeast, on April 17, 2022 CCN 22053391
  • Theft One (Stolen Auto): Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast, on April 19, 2022 CCN 22054031
  • Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): Unit block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest, on April 19, 2022 CCN 22054479
  • Armed Carjacking (Gun): 1400 H Street, Northeast, on April 19, 2022 CCN 22054490

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, a 13 year-old juvenile male, (more…)

Walking with Long Walks DC – Happy Earth Day from the National Arboretum!

By Prince Of Petworth

This month Sara from Long Walks DC writes:

“Happy Earth Day from the National Arboretum! If you are still craving beautiful spring flowers, thousands of vibrant azaleas are begining to bloom over the next weeks. The walking paths through the Azalea Collection are picturesque and soon will be fully blazing with color.

Download the National Arboretum App for help finding all the cool spots throughout the park.

There is also a free flower show in the Visitor Center Auditorium today (Friday) from 1pm-4pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. On April 30th, (more…)

“Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 4500 Block of Connecticut Ave, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in the 4500 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 7:00 pm, officers responded to the listed location to investigate the report of a person that fell from a residential building. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim on the ground, with her legs bound together, (more…)

Stellina Pizzeria opening at 508 K St, NW May 3rd!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy Know PR

From a press release:

“Washington, D.C.-based restaurateur Antonio Matarazzo and Chef Matteo Venini announce a May 3 opening date for their third location of Stellina Pizzeria at 508 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. Occupying space within The Waffle Shop, a reincarnated version of the iconic D.C. greasy spoon that once stood on 10th Street NW, the 2,900-square-foot space will feature two distinct dining areas including a main dining room and bar. (more…)

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