From MPD:

“2D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 1400 block of P Street, NW. No lookout.”

Alan Henney reported: “DOUBLE-FATAL SHOOTING— 15th St at P St NW-DC, on the second floor of the DeSoto Apartments. Two dead at the scene.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, December 20, 2021, in the 1400 block of P Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:03 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims, inside of a residence at the listed location, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that both victims displayed no signs consistent with life. The victims remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedents have been identified as 27 year-old Nycholas Hester, of Houston, TX, and 25 year-old Johnny Coles, of Northwest, DC.

The preliminary investigation by detectives determined that the decedents exchanged gunfire inside of the residence.”

From MPD: (more…)



1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R

“Dear PoPville,

Not sure if anyone else has written in regarding this but figured it’s my duty as a dog owner.

Two and a half months ago my dog and I started going to the revamped Shaw dog park. We were stoked since it’s much bigger than most dog parks in the area and it’s convenient location. Then trouble began. (more…)



7th and P Street, NW

From MPD: “Shooting Investigation in the 1400 block of 7th St, NW. Lookout for a grayish/blue Merz dark tinted window with sunroof and unknown paper tags. L/S going westbound on P St, NW.”

Readers report around 1:30pm: “there was just a shooting in Shaw on 7th between P and O NW. heard at least five shots, and my friend saw someone hopping in a car immediately after the shots went off. (more…)



1537 7th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Ivy and Coney, the birthplace of Thick Malort, is proud to announce something you might actually enjoy: Hanukkah Bar is back! Beginning Sunday, November 28th through Decemberish, whenever we take the decorations down, the Manischewitz shall flow, the dreidels shall spin, and fun will be had by all. And we take credit cards now. The year 5782, what a time to be alive! It’s been a tough 20 months, so it’s time for all of us to wash it away with a round on the Shotnorah. (more…)


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