jfcass (and many others) reported around 11:10pm:
“heard what sounded like three gunshots at 6 & Florida. Lots of cops and ambulance at Rito Loco.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of Florida Avenue NW. An adult female has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening injury to the arm.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Yikes. Thanks to Ian for sending:
“This pick up truck has been parked at 6th and Q Street, NW, in Shaw, since the weekend. (more…)
Thanks to Lauren for sending the shot above: “new signage where the Bird used to be! Any intel? (Logan Circle/Shaw)”
via google maps
From MPD (sent at 3:12am):
“The Third District is currently investigating an incident in which an adult male walked into a local hospital with what appears to be a non life threatening gunshot wound to the arm. Officers and detectives on scene believe the incident may have taken place inside of a residence in the 1300 block of 7th Street NW and are continuing to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Ed. Note: Info on “Shaw Emergency Special” meetings here
From ANC Rep Alex Marriott:
“Many of you have reached out to ask about the recent shootings in the Shaw neighborhood and the steps MPD is taking to curb this violence. To respond to these questions, ANC 6E is holding an emergency special meeting at the Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library (1630 7th St., NW) on Wednesday (10/9) at 7:00 pm.
MPD Third District Commander Emerman will be in attendance, along with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, to respond to our questions.
If you cannot make Wednesday’s meeting, ANC 6E is partnering with the United House of Prayer to hold a second meeting on the recent violence at 1721 7th St., NW at 6:00pm on Thursday (10/10).
Please come to one or both of these meetings and voice your concerns!”
This rental is located at 950 Florida Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3000 / 2br – 1216ft2 – Welcome Home to 950 Florida Ave (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Shortly before 8 pm, several hours after the shooting that injured the female juvenile at 7th and O NW in the afternoon, there was a second exchange of bullets a block away, on the 1500 block of 6th Street, NW. There was gunfire from one car at another, as several passersby took cover. One of the 11 police officers on the scene shortly afterward interviewed witnesses and asked if any bullets hit our house, (more…)
8th and P Street, NW
ZutyDC reported first at 2:15pm: “5 gunshots on 1500 block of 8th NW moments ago”
Isha reported: “shooting at 8th & P St NW just after 2 PM today. Heard the gunshots. Quick emergency response & afaik, 1 victim transported to the hospital in ok shape. Don’t know anything else but whaaaat is happening”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of 8th Street and P Street NW. A juvenile female has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening injury to the lower extremities. (more…)
7th and R Street, NW
Readers reported around 11pm: “Around the corner from the shooting last weekend. Around 10 shots. Sounded eerily like shooting last weekend”
“MULTIPLE (7-15) gunshots on 7th St at 10:55-10:56 pm. Multiple ambulances on scene when I left. 7th ST NW completely blocked between Rhode Island and S st. Shaking a bit. Was 200ft away when the shots went off.”
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of 7th street nw. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This weekend is the 3rd annual Best in Shaw Dog Show, which we have participated in each of the last two years. It has been a fun, community event and raises money for a good cause.
That is why it was disappointing to see the organizers recently announced that this year’s event will feature former Trump administration official Omarosa Manigault Newman as a “celebrity judge.” (more…)