Petworth

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“

7th and Kennedy Street, NW

A reader and MPD reported 11:15pm Tuesday night:

“Shooting //800 blk of Kennedy Street, NW //No lookout”

Update from MPD:

“On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at approximately 10:50PM, MPD units responded to investigate a call for the sounds of gunshots in the area of the 700 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Upon arrival, units observed multiple shell casings in the street and located (1) victim who appeared to be suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the lower left leg. The victim was conscious and breathing and transported to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)