Van Ness

MPD now seeking a “person of interest” in Van Ness Shooting

By Prince Of Petworth

MPD reports 7:39pm “MPD is seeking the below person of interest in connection to the shooting in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street, NW. This individual is 23 year-old Raymond Spencer of Fairfax, Virginia.”

7:54 pm Update: “There are 4 total victims in this shooting incident. 2 adult females, 1 adult male, and a juvenile (12 year-old) female. The additional adult female victim is in her 60’s and suffered a graze wound to the back.”

Video briefing: (more…)

“Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 4500 Block of Connecticut Ave, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in the 4500 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 7:00 pm, officers responded to the listed location to investigate the report of a person that fell from a residential building. Upon arrival, members located an adult female victim on the ground, with her legs bound together, (more…)

C’mon Now

By Prince Of Petworth


Reno Road and Tilden Street, NW/Tilden towards Sedgwick

Dear Dog Walkers doing this,

First and foremost, thank you for picking up after your pup. That is very much appreciated, truly.

However, that is merely half the battle. While these trash cans (many which have been removed for some reason) around the Embassies on Tilden Street, NW should be getting emptied, they obviously are not. As such, this is not an invitation to play some kind of shit bag jenga. (more…)

Developing: MPD reports 5 People Shot near/at the Days Inn on Connecticut Ave in Van Ness

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW, between Albermarle and Yuma Streets is closed due to police activity until further notice. Please use alternate routes.”

Update 8:12am: “MPD reports the police activity has cleared and the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue NW is now open to traffic.”

MPD reports around 4am: “SHOOTING/4400 block of CONNECTICUT AVE NW/NO LOOKOUT/5269″

“MPD has located four adult female shooting victims related to this incident at the Days Inn. (more…)

MOM’s Organic Market coming to Van Ness

By Prince Of Petworth


4250 Connecticut Ave, NW

From the University of the District of Columbia:

“MOM’s Organic Market, a Rockville-based natural and organic grocery store focused on sustainable and healthy consumerism, has set a tentative grand opening for summer 2022 at 4250 Connecticut Avenue Northwest in retail space number 1. (more…)

Shemalis Lebanese market is finally open!

By Prince Of Petworth


Connecticut and Albermarle Street, NW

Thanks to Carly for sending the good news about Shemalis on Wednesday.

Van Ness Main Street writes:

“Stop in for Lebanese, Greek and Turkish groceries, fresh deli items, homemade soup, sweets, cheese, olives, hummus and so much more!”

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