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Update: Homicide. Shots Fired/Shooting reported in Park View near Petworth Metro at 3pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Edgar reports at 3:03pm: “gunshots near Georgia Avenue/Petworth Metro down Quebec Pl NW”

Update from another reader: “It was on Quebec near my house. About 10 shots (loud!), and a white car sped away. At least one victim.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, March 2, 2020, in the 700 block of Quebec Place, Northwest.

At approximately 2:59 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 24 year-old Malik Brown, of Northwest, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”

Multiple Shots Fired near Petworth Metro around 12:35pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers report: “Just heard 4 gunshots on the 3700 block of New Hampshire Ave, NW. Police are on the scene and blocking off the road.”

“another shooting just now at GA and NH. My wife was walking the dog about a block away. 10 shots fired. This is unacceptable. When are our elected officials going to actually do something?”

Updates as more is known.

“Have a Scoop for Scholars” Thursday 5-7pm at Here’s The Scoop! in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth


2824 Georgia Ave, NW

From an email:

“Last summer, Here’s The Scoop! announced its opening and its desire to bring together community. Now, Here’s The Scoop! is partnering with Esperanza for an ice cream happy hour that will raise money to support local immigrant students.

The Esperanza Education Fund is a volunteer-run organization that provides scholarships and professional mentorship to college-bound immigrant students in DC, Maryland, and Virginia — regardless of their immigration status. (more…)

“13-year old arrested and charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse and Burglary One. Offense occurred February 7, 2020, in the 700 block of Girard St, NW.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Incredibly upsetting update to the Prius Chase Friday night in Columbia Heights that we spoke about on Monday. From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an additional arrest has been made in connection with a Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, February 7, 2020, in the 700 block of Girard Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:56 am, the suspects gained entry to a residence at the listed location. Once inside, the suspects approached an adult female victim and sexually assaulted her. The suspects took property and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered.

On Friday, February 7, 2020, a 14 year-old juvenile male, and a 16 year-old juvenile male, both of Northwest, DC, were arrested and charged with Burglary One and Theft One.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order, a 13-year old, Juvenile Male of Northwest, DC was arrested and charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse and Burglary One.”

Prius Chase Friday Night in Columbia Heights related to earlier “Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense” in Pleasant Plains; Shots Fired Near Petworth Metro last night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Ed. Note: Friday night I received tons of messages about an MPD pursuit of a Prius in Columbia Heights. It was related to the below report.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announces two arrests have been made in connection with a Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, February 7, 2020, in the 700 block of Girard Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:56 am, the suspects gained entry to a residence at the listed location. Once inside, the suspects approached an adult female victim and sexually assaulted her. The suspects took property and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. (more…)

Dagger. Walls of Books “are closing our doors this weekend – 2.2.2020.”

By Prince Of Petworth


3325 Georgia Ave, NW right before they opened back in 2016, next door to Midland’s

Thanks to Andrew for letting us know:

“We are closing our doors this weekend – 2.2.2020.

Karen and I would like to thank every child, parent, student, teacher and member of the community that walked through our doors – picked up a book, took part of our story time and enjoyed a conversation with their neighbor. (more…)

Update: Homicide. Shooting in Park View around 1pm Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the 2900 Block of Sherman Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 12:56 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 19 year-old Andy Bonilla, of Northwest, DC. (more…)

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