Kate sends around 4:30pm:
“HUGE police presence on 13th and Randolph NW. Must have been at least 5 cop cars and a fire truck. Anyone know what’s going on?”
From MPD:
“Shooting at 1612 hrs in the 1300 block of Randolph Street NW. Lookout for B/M wearing all black clothing and traveling westbound on Randolph Street NW.”
Well this is awesome. From ANXO:
“Join us Saturday, October 27th for the 2nd annual Happy Trees Community Festival. (more…)
Georgia and Otis Pl, NW
YES!!! Thanks to Louis for sending the great news and photos:
“Fish In The Hood is Back! Stopped by last night and it was packed!! The food was delish.”
Fire struck Fish in the Hood back in April 2017.
(more…)
713 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Eric and Jeff for sending. The liquor license placard for Cheesemonster Studio says:
“New Restaurant specializing in creative cheeseboards with accompaniments such as cured meats, nuts, pickled vegetables and sweets. Will also have an array of light fare appetizers available. Cheese classes and wine tastings will be held. Sidewalk Café with 10 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 15 with seating for 14. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside the premises only.”
courtesy DCCX
From an email:
“DCCX is this weekend. All day Saturday and Sunday. 8:15am to 5pm. Pros race at 3:15 (women) and 4:125 (men) both days.
As always, spectating is free, and there are free kids’ races. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Probably the most yuppy thing I’ve ever written, but last night just after 9pm a guy nabbed our pumpkins. We aren’t sure if this raises to the level of informing the police but wanted to share with you. He may have hit other houses as well. We live on 8th and upshur. (more…)
Fabiana sent the photo above and asked: “This is 14 St NW between Randolph and Shepherd. What happened?”
Amber replied: “Spoke to officer and they are executing a search warrant.”
3925 14th Street, NW
Steve reported around 10pm:
“Astrid pool hall was just raided. The FBI swat team ran through and there are about 10 old guys handcuffed out front. It looked like only one or two were arrested.”
via google maps
Harry reported shots fired in Truxton Circle around 11pm:
“Not seeing this yet on the MPD twitter, but last night around 11pm I heard about 7-10 gunshots in the 200 block of Q Street, NW. MPD arrived promptly, swept the area, found casings through the street.”
And Benjamin passes on from Adams Morgan around 10pm:
I was robbed at gunpoint tonight while taking a walk near the Walter Pierce Park in NW DC. Just got done dealing with the police. Grateful to be alive.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 17, 2018
MPD reported:
“Alert: Robbery (Gun) at 2213 hrs in the 1800 block of Ontario Pl NW. Lookout for a B/M, 6’4″ with facial hair, black clothing, black bandanna, armed with a handgun.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Leaving after Colliding Hit & Run – Pedestrian, 5300 b/o Georgia Ave NW, CCN 174-040
On October 13, at approximately 11:30pm, the Victim was in the crosswalk crossing over Georgia Avenue NW when he was struck by a vehicle, which continued southbound on Georgia Ave at a high rate of speed. The Victim sustained a broken leg and a laceration to the head, and was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Based on the vehicle parts left behind on scene, the vehicle is believed to be a Nissan Xterra pickup truck, model year between 2002-2004.
Any with information regarding this crime is asked to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”
5111 Georgia Avenue, NW
TL writes: “Sad to see them go, but if they expanded their concept into a full Italian deli closer to the Petworth Metro or on upper 14th Street, they’d crush it.”
From Pepperoni Chic:
“Hello Friends and Supporters of Pepperoni Chic
Remember we are a “Pop-up” and now we are Popping-out – Soon.
Pepperoni Chic will leave the location at 5111 Georgia Avenue, NW on Saturday, October 27 – our last night of business.
We have met so many wonderful people in the past few months and will miss all of you. (more…)
K reported around 10pm Saturday night:
“2 shots heard and a guy running down 5th towards Kennedy St. Police are here.”
MPD reported:
“Shooting at 2143 hrs in the 5500 block of 5th Street, NW. No Lookout.”
Update from MPD:
“On October 14, 2018 at approximately 9:40pm, an unknown Suspect fired two rounds at the Victim from a passing vehicle. As a result, the Victim sustained a gunshot wound to the upper left chest. The Victim was transported to a local hospital and listed in serious but stable condition. The shooting appears to have escalated from a previous argument. No usable lookout at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”
Around the same time we received multiple reports of loud booms, “canons”, fireworks etc a bit further south in Petworth/Columbia Heights.
Sunday morning E confirmed:
“I thought the 13th and Randolph incident was fireworks but found a bullet next to my car this morning on 13th street“