A reader reports:
“Shooting on Quincy and Kansas Ave, NW. 4 shots – no fatalities. One of the two guys shooting at each other was shot (not sure where or how bad) but he also ran away. A bystander right next to them – like 6 feet from the shooting – got terrified and had a meltdown – called the cops who are in scene now.”
Updates when more is known/released from MPD.
A reader reports:
“I’ve reported this downed stop sign at 3rd and Shepherd NW to 311 twice over the past two weeks, once after I witnessed a near collision. The oncoming traffic does not stop. Seems there is no interest in repairing it. It’s now laying in the middle of the street. What’s a reasonable response time for fixing a downed stop sign. Seems like a real liability issue for DC.”
Ed. Note: I’m making sure DPW DDOT/311 sees this.
Photo by Stephen Marencic
From MPD:
“On Saturday February 23, 2019 At approximately 4:10PM the Fourth District received multiple calls from citizens that they heard sounds of gunshots coming from around the 400 block of Delafield Pl NW. Multiple units began to canvass the area and located one shell casing in the 400 block of Delafield Pl NW and 5 shell casings in the 300 block of Delafield Pl NW. The units canvassed the adjacent streets and alleys in the area and no one was injured and no property damage occurred. Any information on this incident please contact 2027279099.”
From MPD:
“Shooting: 0126 hours in the 4300 b/o Georgia Avenue, NW. No lookout”
From an ANC rep:
“Last night a fight broke out at Safari DC on the 4300 block of Georgia Avenue. A shooting occurred on the sidewalk. 1 person is deceased and another is in critical condition. At this time no suspects have been caught. Police are investigating.”
A reader reported:
“What I’m hearing is: Several musicians who were in a contest got in a fight with the DJ. It spilled outside to the street and someone was shot and killed. Three shots, 10 second pause, two more rang out loudly and clearly.”
UPDATE from MPD:
VIDEO: Persons/Vehicle of Interest in a Homicide, 4300 b/o Georgia Avenue, NW, on February 24, 2019. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411. https://t.co/UoSDGPImn9 pic.twitter.com/s05jz0T5VF
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 27, 2019
827 Upshur Street, NW
Loyalty Bookstore opens today!
From an email:
“Please come and share the love at our Soft Opening on Valentines Day! Thursday February 14 and Friday February 15 we will be open 12-8pm. We’ll be giving you 20% off any of those last minute or belated Valentines cards Thursday-Sunday. (more…)
8th and Upshur St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Old Ruta Del Vino to become a Beer Bourbon and BBQ joint with soft opening in March or April said John, one of the three co-owners of the new business.
Ed. Note: Ruta Del Vino closed after two years back in November.
We peeked in to the window today [Sunday] and John came out to talk to us. (more…)
Readers reported:
“I was in the middle of the crossfire with my 21 month old daughter at the time when this happened. We were driving to Walmart on Georgia I slowed down at the intersection of 5th and Kennedy to ensure no one was crossing the street. I heard gunshots and saw people ducking and running. I have never felt or seen anything like that before in my life.”
“I was home at the time with my 5 year old daughter who was too sick to go to school today. I heard the shots and immediately got her and myself on the ground. She couldn’t understand what was happening.”
“The fact that we have to explain to our kids that this just a normal thing is INSANE!! The police do walk the area, they do patrol Kennedy, this is not on them. There needs to be more done, and please lets not have another safety walk.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying several persons of interest and a vehicle in reference to an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm offense that occurred on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in the 5400 block of 5th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:44 pm, the suspects discharged firearms at the listed location. The suspects then fled the scene. (more…)
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
Ed. Note: Slim’s closed for good after a bit of a bumpy ride back in January.
Thanks to Jake for sending the listing:
“Uptown restaurant space available in the heart of Petworth.
Terrific Opportunity for Chef to open their own restaurant.
Corner location–Georgia Ave & Upshur St NW.
Bright, Sunny, Turnkey, Ready to Go. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user John Brighenti
Update: “This ‘Verizon’ gentleman tried to let himself into my home.” Check out the video.
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone else encountered the the youngish looking guys in neon yellow shirts and vests stating they are from Verizon? Three came to my door, in what appeared to be scam. They said they had recently installed new cable in the area (doubt it) and wanted to let me know about new benefits. They continued to ask who my provider was and if I was happy with them.
When I said if you worked for Verizon you would know who provided my cable, they mumbled something about a mistake and were off to the next house. Given that it was three guys, I assumed they were running a “knock on the door and let themselves in” type of operation. What do you think real Verizon guys, or scam robbery in disguise?”
3907 14th Street, NW
From Little Coco’s:
“Little Coco’s Restaurant announces the launch of APERITIVO HOUR, its modified version of the iconic Italian happy hour. Mondays through Thursdays from 5 – 7 pm, Aperitivo Hour is an all-inclusive, unlimited, food and drink offer for $23 per person.
Inspired by our pre-opening trip across Italy in 2015, the team at Little Cocos’ has been noodling over how to recreate the Italian love of pre-dinner apertifs and snacks. Based on the idea that digestifs/bitters such as Campari and Aperol combined with salty snacks whet one’s appetite for dinner, Aperitivo times are ubiquitous in Italy, from coast to coast, city-to-city, restaurant-to-restaurant.
Menu: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD at midnight:
“A short time ago, members of your Fourth District Crime Suppression Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue, NW.
During the event, 8 adults (6 males and 2 females) were stopped, and subsequently arrested.
A loaded handgun, along with suspected illegal drugs to include: (more…)