Columbia Heights

Two Shootings in Columbia Heights Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 block of Girard St, NW 6pm Friday, photo by Trent Bauserman

B reported:

“I just heard a man walking by me and say “a young player with a gun was shot again.”

MPD reported at 6:30pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of Girard St., Northwest. An adult male victim has been located and transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.

Pedestrians and motorist can expect street closures and should avoid the area if possible.

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

then

“On Friday, September 15, 2017, at approximately 1030 PM, officers from the Fourth District responded for the sound of gunshots in the 1400 block of Newton Place, NW. Upon arrival, they located an adult make suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Look out for two Black Males wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with any additional information regarding this incident should call 202-727-9099.”

“apparently Wonderland is no longer allowing dogs ANYWHERE on their premises”

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Kenyon Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to let you and the community know that apparently Wonderland Ballroom is no longer allowing dogs ANYWHERE on their premises.

I tried to sit outside the other night with my pup, as I have done hundreds of times, and the bouncer very sadly let me know that the health department had “cracked down” on them and they weren’t allowed to have dogs even in the outdoor seating area. He also told me that they said it was part of a “city-wide crackdown” on dogs – which scared me even more, but I wandered down to another patio and there was no issue.

I know Wonderland has been specifically such a dog-friendly place for the neighborhood, and many will be bummed as I am to hear this news.

I wouldn’t even know where to start but is there something we can do!?”

Unfortunately Wonderland confirms that:

“The health department said they got a complaint from a customer about dogs on the patio. They came by and left a flyer and said absolutely no animals on premise except for service animals.”

Today’s Rental is “In a great part of the neighborhood”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 11th and Irving St, NW. The craigslist ad says:

“$1545 1 Bedroom Townhome Basement Two Blocks from Columbia Heights Met

$1545 per month including utilities, unfurnished, one bedroom English basement in the heart of Columbia Heights, available for occupancy ASAP.

In a great part of the neighborhood, the house is located near the nightlife and necessities, and has easy access to the metros, bus lines, bike shares, and Zip Cars.

INTERIOR:
–The house has 1 bedrooms, 1 baths, living room, kitchen
–In-unit washer and dryer

APPLIANCES: (more…)

Scuttlebutt: The Heights Sold (Again) in Columbia Heights. Sports Bar Coming?

By Prince Of Petworth


3115 14th Street, NW

A reader reports:

“The Heights was sold last Tuesday. Early word is that the new owner intends to turn the space into a sports bar. The inside will be redone. The bar will be removed and replaced with 30 self-serve beer taps. Much of the seating will be replaced with standing bar tables. Giant screen TVs will line the walls. Menu will be eclectic, to include pizza and crab hot pots.”

STAY TUNED.

9:45pm Shooting in Columbia Heights; Homicide Unit on Scene

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Trent Bauserman

MPD reported:

“Shooting at 2145 hours in the 1400 block of Harvard Street NW. Lookout for B/M, thin build, wearing all dark clothing.”

Trent reported at 10:15pm:

“Police presence and ambulance in Columbia Heights. Alley behind 2800 block of 15th St NW. Heard 4 gunshots.” (more…)

Friday 12:15pm outside Columbia Heights Metro “One of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired at the victim.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

UPDATE:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announced a suspect has been taken into custody related to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 1400 block of Irving Street, Northwest, on Friday, August 25, 2017.

At approximately 12:15 pm, the suspect brandished a handgun and fired at the victim near the Columbia Heights metro station. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim also fled the scene.

On Thursday, August 31, 2017, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 22-year-old Cesar Morales, was arrested in Montgomery County, MD. Charges are pending upon extradition to the District.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 1400 block of Irving Street, Northwest, on Friday, August 25, 2017.

At approximately 12:15 pm, two suspects were chasing the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired at the victim. Both the suspects and the victim fled the scene. (more…)

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