Columbia Heights

14th and Irving St, NW

Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in the 1400 block of Irving Street, Northwest.

At approximately 3:48 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Upon arrival, Third District members located and arrested the suspect. A firearm was recovered on scene.

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, 18 year-old Christopher Frink, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) and Carrying a Pistol without a License. (more…)

Readers reported around 9:45am this morning: “I just heard loud automatic fire into the wawa on Columbia heights. Two or three loud bursts of bullet fire.”

“Multiple rounds (semi automatic?) of gunfire just now between Columbia Road and Irving on 14th. People ducking and running.”

“Lots of automatic fire in CH – 14/Irving.”

From AlertDC: ” MPD reports the 3000 Block of 14th Street, NW is closed until further notice due to police activity. Please avoid the area.”

From MPD: “Shooting //1400 block of Irving Street, NW //LOF (2) B/M’s, wearing dark clothing and ski masks, both armed with guns.”

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Readers reported around 9pm: “just heard what sounded like 10+ gunshots at 13th and Euclid.”

“just heard 20 ??? rapid shots near 14th and Harvard or maybe Columbia”

“13th & Irving – 2nd time within a week. All this extra police presence near the CoHi metro station and yet…” (more…)

Readers reported around 8:45pm: “Tons of shots fired in columbia heights. 1300 block of Irving between 14th and 13th, then into the alley of Irving and Columbia. likely between 20-30″

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of Irving Street NW. No lookout.”