Columbia Heights

Ed. Note: As we’ve been following the recent surge in shootings in Columbia Heights, yesterday a few folks alerted me to a post from Nextdoor about a bullet that entered a home in Columbia Heights. The following occurred in the 1300 block of Irving Street, NW.

UPDATE:

“A forensics team came to our house to take photos and collect the bullet, which ended up in our downstairs bathroom. The officer said it looked like a 9 mm. As they were leaving, the forensics team spotted two additional bullets on the curb outside of our house. They noted that on Friday, a suspect was standing at the end of the alley across from our house and firing at a car that was driving in our direction, so these were likely stray bullets from that incident. Because the hole in our window was behind a plant, and the hole in the wall was in a painting, we did not spot them until yesterday.”

I wrote Lizzie to get a few more details about what exactly happened and just heard:

“The shot went through our double pane front window and came through very cleanly through both panes of glass, meaning that it was coming up very fast speed and was not a BB gun or stone. The police were helpful in searching the area for the bullet but after a period of time we could not find it and they left. I found a bullet in the wall just now, and I’m waiting for them to call me back and come over to take a look.

We found the bullet – it went through two panes of glass, an artwork, a wall, and hit another wall. (more…)

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the events of the past week and weekend, and is trying to determine if there is any relationship between any of these crimes. It should be noted that several of the crimes actually occurred indoors, and not out on the street.

Insofar as Friday afternoon’s shooting is concerned, suspects have been developed and warrants are being issued for three individuals. The shooting Sunday at about 1:40 a.m. actually occurred inside a multi-story apartment building, inside one of the units. Additionally, we are attempting to determine if the Sunday morning shooting in the 2800 block of 14th Street was related to any of the previous events, however, the complainant in that case is not cooperating with detectives. (more…)

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A reader reports more gunshots from 13th and Columbia around 4:30pm:

“someone emptied a clip really really close by. Heard one, than another, and then about 9 more really fast.”

DC Police Traffic reports:

“Police Activity w/Street Closures > 13th St NW from Park Rd to Harvard St NW [BLOCKED N/S] Alternative: Park Rd, 16th St, Sherman Ave Watch for Police direction – – Street Closures are subject to change”

Confirmed from MPD:

“Shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. Lookout is for: B/M, mid 20 years of age and wearing a gray hooded sweater armed with a handgun last seen on foot S/B alley of 1300 block of Columbia Rd, NW.”

More from MPD: (more…)

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Rachael first reported: “Just heard three or four gunshots around 10pm at 14th and Columbia.”

From Alert DC:

“Alert: Shooting at 2204 hrs in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. No Lookout”

Ed. Note: Regarding the earlier shots fired at 14th and Harvard, MPD provided the following update:

“Good evening. We are continuing our investigation into the incident earlier this evening. We encourage anyone with videos to contact us at 202-727-9099.

As an update, while canvassing the area for victims and/or suspects, members of our Crime Suppression Team stopped a juvenile male in the 1300 block of Irving Street NW. The male was in possession of narcotics and a loaded 9mm handgun. (more…)

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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots at the intersection of 14th St. and Harvard St., Northwest. Units on the scene have recovered shell casings and observed at least two vehicles with what appears to be gunshot damage. However at this time, we do not have any shooting victims. We are continuing to investigate.

Motors and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”