About that smoke many may be seeing near Columbia Heights.
Thanks again to all who’ve been messaging and emailing us. You can get the most up to date info from our twitter feed @PoPville.
Update: appears to be a police car: (more…)
Columbia Heights
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone else seeing roving bands of cop caravans? They turned left from Kenyon onto 14th and right onto Columbia Road. Then, 10 minutes later, they went back north on 14th street and turned left onto Park Road.”
And thanks to Kate for sending the vehicle above: “Police are starting to stage between 16th and K and Eye st. I would expect them to cut off traffic in both directions soon.”
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Update from MPD:
“On May 28, 2020, at approximately 4:10 PM an adult male was walking in the 1500 block of Meridian Pl, NW when Suspects 1,2, and 3 ran eastbound down the northern sidewalk firing multiple times at the victim.
The victim was treated at a local area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Suspects 1,2, and 3 got into the suspect’s vehicle and fled north on 16th St, NW.
The suspect’s descriptions are as follows:
Suspect-1: B/M, thin, Grey hoodie, jeans, white shoes
Suspect-2: B/M, heavier set, black top, jeans, black shoes
Suspect-3: B/M, White sweat top, dark pants, white shoes
Suspect-4: Unknown getaway driver
Suspect’s vehicle: grey 4 door sedan last seen on 16th St, NW, north from Meridian Pl, NW
This case is under investigation by the Fourth District Detectives Office. If you have any information please contact 202-727-9099.”
Update from MPD:
“Alert: Shooting , 1500 block of Meridian Pl NW. Lookout for a black male, red hoody, black jeans, blue shoes”
Thanks to Aliyah for sending at 4:23pm: “sounded like gunshots fired in Columbia Heights, 16th St NW and Meridian Place”
April reports: “Sounded like 7 gunshots in Columbia Heights about ten minutes ago. Perhaps 16th and Meridian Pl?”
Alex reports: “another broad daylight shooting on Meridian Place NW. Four shots and bystanders walking on the opposite side of the street. This has to end.” (more…)
Readers report starting around 1:20/1:25pm: “gunshots in Shaw. Maybe 12 or so. We’re at 7th and T. Can’t tell exactly where it was.”
“maybe 10 shots fired around 7th & RI a few min ago.”
“just heard some serious gunshots (or what sounded like them) near the Shaw Metro stop – 7th & S Sts NW. Anyone know what’s going on?”
Update from MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of 8th Street NW. An adult male has been located at an area hospital with a non life threatening injury.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
14th and Irving St, NW photo by Adam Nathaniel Peck
Earlier around 12:45pm: “I have no idea how this happened, honestly I tune out all noise these days and didn’t notice until after cops were already on the scene. Anyone else know what led up to this?”
One reader reported: “It was crazy! He accelerated and didn’t even swerve. Almost like he mixed up the gas and the brake or something. No clue what could have caused it though cause nothing was in the road on anything”
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Reana first reported at 12:06am: “Multiple what I assume shots fired around Sherman and Irving. Fireworks were going on earlier, but this definitely seemed like shots.”
Many others reported up to 12 shots fired and a very quick police response.
From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 2900 block of Sherman Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. Patrol units in the area have several persons of interest detained and multiple firearms recovered.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 1400 block of Fairmont St NW. 2 adult males are being treated for critical injuries.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 25, 2020, in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, Northwest.
At approximately 6:21 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Rd NW. An adult male and an adult female have been transported to area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds. A third adult male has been located with what is believed to be a graze wound to the hand.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Photo by Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if others had a similar experience to me today, though: when running through Columbia heights/Mt Pleasant, behind the zoo, then back up Harvard street to 16th (notably, passing the construction site on the 1500 block of Monroe st), I developed a burning sensation on my lips, severe eye irritation and a lot of congestion. It’s only subsiding now, an hour or so later.
I’m wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience around there? Of course, could have been something else too.”
Thanks to Amani for sending:
“Hell of a way to wake up in Columbia Heights. My car has also been hit on my street (Oak St) by a UPS truck because they allow trucks thru in a narrow street with so much construction. The driver ripped off their plates and ran.”
Thanks to Erin for sending: “Saw these lost bike flyers posted along 11th St. NW this morning (between Monroe and Park). Thought you could amplify it. Thanks!”