From AlertDC: “The shelter in place order has been lifted and associated road closures are being lifted. Please expect residual traffic delays as first responders exit the area.”

From MPD: “The suspect has been located deceased inside of a residence in the area of Conn Ave and Van Ness St, NW.

The shelter in place has now ended.

Thank you to our community for your cooperation and thank you to our DC government and federal partners for your assistance today.”


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…)



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…)



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…)


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