Columbia Heights

Shots Fired around 4pm Yesterday in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Kenyon between 13th and 14th was closed for a possible shooting around 4 pm yesterday, ironically the same time you posted about the recovered gun. The Harriet Tubman school was on lockdown, but haven’t heard anything else about it.”

MPD confirms to me shots were fired:

“Located several casings and 2 vehicles struck. The only information that we have so far from the community was that they saw a dark vehicle speed away but unknown if that was a suspect or witness or possible target. Detectives were on scene searching for video and recovering forensics.”

Updates when/if more is known.

MPD’s increased deployments in the Columbia Heights after recent gunfire and homicide results in arrest and recovery of a 40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Last night (Monday March 18), at approximately 8:15pm, patrol officers in the Third District observed two individuals in the 2900 block of 14th Street NW engaged in what appeared to be a narcotics transaction. As the officers approached the subjects, they fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend one of the subjects, an adult male from SE Washington, after a short foot pursuit. During a search incident to his arrest, a 40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine was recovered from the suspect. (more…)

“Is there an update on the fencing/grass revitalization of the southern half of the mall in Meridian Hill Park?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Like the fountains, unfortunately this is a question we discuss annually.

“Dear PoPville,

Is there an update on the fencing/grass revitalization of the southern half of the mall in Meridian Hill Park? A couple years ago, NPS fenced off the northern half of the mall and the grass made a comeback, but this year neighborhood dog owners have been using the fenced off area as a dog park and the area has become more of a dirt pit than it already was. It would be nice to have grass up there again, so more people could enjoy the park.

Although it’s unclear, it seems like the plan was to fence off the southern half to minimize foot traffic so the grass could come back; it also seems unlikely that NPS intended to make the area a dog park, considering that signs in the park say dogs are required to be on a leash at all times. But, until NPS prevents dog owners from letting their dogs off leash within the fenced area, I don’t see how the grass will have a chance to take root again.”

Sneak Peek inside Queens English opening in Columbia Heights Mid-April!! Also Peep the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth


3410 11th Street, NW between Park and Monroe

Changes continue for 11th Street in Columbia Heights. Earlier this week we learned that Maple would be closing at the end of the month and be replaced by an Italian restaurant. Of course when we first heard that KBC and then Good Silver had closed, folks were, rightly, super bummed. Time to get excited again!! Check out a sample menu below for the Queens English opening here mid-April:

Queens English MENU (PDF)

And now have a look inside: (more…)

6:30pm Shooting Homicide in Columbia Heights, Shots Fired nearby later that evening

By Prince Of Petworth


Bullet holes from shots fired around midnight at 11th and Harvard St, NW

From MPD:

“Members of the Third District and the Violent Crimes Branch are currently investigating a Homicide/Shooting that occurred at about 6:30 PM this evening in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. An adult male was shot twice in the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

If you, or anyone you know, has information regarding this crime, we ask that you call the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

Multiple readers later reported shots fired around 12am at 11th and Harvard St, NW. One reader reported around midnight:

“11-14 shots fired just now in the vicinity of 11th and Harvard/Columbia.”

Ed. Note: If you’re looking for real time reports as these events unfold you can follow us/send reports on twitter here and Facebook here.

Hi Market on 15th and Fuller Damaged by Fire Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

Stuart reported on Saturday:

“Passing along that the Hi Market located at 15th and Fuller had a significant fire incident, with fire crew/ police on the scene. Seemed to occur this morning. Hopefully they will be able to recover and open in the near future. Very sad to see this store have to temporarily close and hope they are able to recover and re-open.”

DCFD reported from the scene: (more…)

15-year-old arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed in the daytime shooting in Columbia Heights last week

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in the 1300 block of Monroe Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:42 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. (more…)

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