Shaw

Arrest Made in Shaw Shooting inuring Mother and Child May 18th around 7pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in the 1500 block of 10th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 6:56 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult female and a juvenile male suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

Last Night in Driving Poorly

By Prince Of Petworth

Olive sends from Shaw last night around 10pm: “Deck on top of car which is inside of house????” DC Fire and EMS reported: “Structural damage incident 400 block Florida Ave NW in rear alley. (more…)

“Every Friday and Saturday night for a month beginning June 11, YOU’RE INVITED to “THE LOST BIRTHDAY CLUB,” a place where time doesn’t exist, and everyone understands that “getting back to normal” means outrageous, pop-music forward birthday parties”

By Prince Of Petworth


1940 9th Street, NW

From DC9:

“For the last year and a half, the dance floors of DC have been silent, without a single birthday party in sight. Here at DC9, we understand the importance of having your annual throw-down, and invite you to party like you just turned 21. Every Friday and Saturday night for a month beginning June 11, YOU’RE INVITED to “THE LOST BIRTHDAY CLUB,” a place where time doesn’t exist, and everyone understands that “getting back to normal” means outrageous, pop-music forward birthday parties. (more…)

“LOTS of changes coming!” to Electric Cool Aid

By Prince Of Petworth


512 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Thanks to L for passing on the Craigslist post about Electric Cool Aid’s picnic tables for sale ($40): “I wonder if they are closing or just renovating.”

Happy to say not closing and just a reconfiguration of the space. Electric Cool Aid’s Facebook says:

“LOTS of changes coming! We are phasing out small party reservations over the next couple of weeks as we move to more open seating and standing areas. (more…)

7pm Shooting at 10th and P St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1900 hrs in the intersection of 10th St NW and P St NW. Lookout for a B/M wearing all dark clothing last seen fleeing on a bike. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”

Readers reported: (more…)

What’s on fire? Update: Appears to be around 10th and M St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


10th and M Street, NW

From Alert DC: ” DC FEMS reports the 900 block of M Street NW is closed due to fire activity. Please avoid the area.”

Update: 3pm:

Word from DC Fire and EMS: “Working Fire 900 block M St NW – Fire
Smoke was showing from rooftop of row house. Fire now under control. One patient transported to the hospital in serious non-life threatening condition. #DCsBravest from Tower 3 on the scene. Currently no other displacements.”

Update 3:15pm: “DC FEMS reports the updated road closures as follows:

900-1000 block of M Street NW and the 1100-1300 Block of 10th Street NW.”

Reader report: (more…)

Shooting in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and. T Street, NW 11:52pm

MPD reported: “Shooting at 9th & T St NW. No Lookout at this time.”

Around 11:40pm Sophie and others reported: “Multiple gunshots near Pennsylvania and 12th St SE. We didn’t see it but heard it and freaked out. Now tons of sirens. Stay safe, DC!”

Updates when/if more official info is released on either incident.

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