Columbia Heights

Update: Homicide. Shooting at 14th and Spring Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in the 1400 block of Spring Road, Northwest.

At approximately 4:04 pm, Fourth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim inside of the vestibule of a residential building. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 39-year-old Aaron Robinson, of Northwest, DC. (more…)

About all the police near Tubman Elementary in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

MPD reported: “Shooting Investigation in the Unit Block of Kennedy Street, NW. Lookout is for a B/M wearing all black driving a older Gold Honda Accord with heavy tinted windows last seen fleeing Northbound of the location.”

Alan Henney reported: “Update: SHOOTING WITH MANHUNT: Man in his 20s shot in back and leg. Shooter fled in Honda, tracked by Falcon to 13th St and Kenyon St NW DC. He is in custody near Tubman Elementary School after bailout.”

From Alert DC: (more…)

Snipes coming to Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Aman for sending: “Signage just went up for “Snipes” in what looks like the old Payless space.”

Snipes website says:

“From a German-based streetwear retailer to a globally recognized brand, SNIPES has grown its physical footprint to 450+ stores extending all over Europe since opening its first store in Essen in 1998. (more…)

Shooting Homicide outside Navy Yard Metro around 8pm Saturday night, Overnight Shooting on 11th Street in Columbia Heights, 13 Year Old Shot and Killed in Brookland early Sat. Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to K. for sending above around 8:30pm.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in the 1200 block of Half Street, Southeast.

At approximately 7:55 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. (more…)

“New sod/grass coming to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to C. for sending: “Small section on north side of park is roped off and has a fresh layer of sod. Let’s hope park service covers the entire lawn!”

Ed. Note: I recently asked NPS about the status of the fountains at the park and was told:

“we aren’t certain about spring 2023 for turning on the fountains. It will be dependent what short-term fixes are needed, but we are hopeful. The bigger rehabilitation need has been scoped and funding for that hasn’t been identified as of yet.”

Shootings in Columbia Heights Yesterday (Wed.)

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD sent at 4:25pm: “Alert: Shooting in the 1400 block of Girard St, NW. No lookout.”

From MPD sent at 6:41pm: “The Third District is investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. An adult male was struck with gunfire. He was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. Anyone with information that may assist is asked contact 202-727-9099.”

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