From MPD:
“On April 25, 2020 at approximately 8:40 pm, officers from the First District responded to the Unit Block of N Street SW for a report of a shooting. On the scene, officers located two adult male victims and began to render aid. Both victims had gunshot wounds to their lower extremities and were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to alert the public that Target in Columbia Heights is not following the city’s guidelines on masks.
I just left there and few customers and even fewer employees were wearing masks. When I questioned the people working the door, they said that it wasn’t Target’s policy to turn away unmasked customers and that if I had a problem, I could shop elsewhere. (more…)
Ed. Note: Back in July 2018 we reported a similar huge blast in Columbia Heights that took out a newspaper box.
NS reported: “Saw a huge flash followed immediately by a huge boom that shook me on my couch. At 14 & Irving facing the alley way.”
Many, many others confirm: “Just heard big explosion in Columbia Heights DC at 10:37pm”
“my ears are ringing and my head is throbbing. it happened in my alley in columbia heights.”
“Same, shook on the couch, also facing that alley. Didn’t see flash as blinds were closed.”
“there was smoke in the back alley behind cardoza unity health”
“that was insane”
DCFD investigated but “A short time ago, #DCsBravest investigated a report of an explosion heard in the Columbia Heights area. A search of the neighborhood found no evidence of an explosion or fire.”
In conclusion: (more…)
Matt sends the photo above from 16th and Irving at 1:50pm.
DCFD reported: “Crash with rollover 16th & Irving Sts NW. Vehicle on its side. No entrapment. #DCsBravest assessing any injuries.”
Jonathan reports: “16th Street is shut down at Irving, about a dozen police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. A car flipped onto its roof on the sidewalk.” (more…)
2500 Georgia Avenue, NW
Thanks to Rich for sending who has a more optimistic reaction than mine:
“They’re filling up the pool, so that’s got to be a sign the end is not directly upon us?”
3817 14th Street, NW photo by Michael
“Dear PoPville,
Would you or a reader know what happened last night around 2am at the 3800 block of 14th NW? at 3:30, it was over but there were multiple fire trucks and a horrible smell of burn that is still present in my flat several hours later…”
DCFD reported: “Update Box Alarm 3800 block 14th St NW. #DCsBravest have extinguished fire on 2nd floor of vacant structure. No injuries. Fire investigators called to scene.”
via google maps
Unfortunately MPD also reported some robberies on/off 14th earlier: (more…)
Thanks to Beverly for sharing the good news about Honey:
“A happy ending to your tweet from March 30. Honey was found on our block this morning! Thanks to everyone who looked for him over the last nine days! Columbia Heights neighbors are amazing!“
3rd and F Street, NE
Thanks to all who helped us track this craziness in real time on our twitter.
Update from MPD:
“Good evening. At approximately 3:50pm, officers from the Third District were on patrol in the area of 13th and Columbia Rd NW when they heard the sounds of gunshots. The officers observed a moped exit the area at a high rate of speed and attempted to stop the operator to investigate. The vehicle fled from the officers who pursued it with the assistance of our Air Support Unit. Ultimately, the moped was stopped in the area of 3rd and F Streets NE where the operator was apprehended. Fortunately, there were no accidents or injuries as a result of this pursuit. (more…)
Update: On twitter Victor (and others) report: “They’re in line to get some food help from the Spanish Catholic Charities”
“Dear PoPville,
A friend sent me this pic of what looks like a strike? (No social distancing for sure) in front of Park Monroe on 16th NW and Monroe. Does anyone know. Perhaps dc rent strike?”
Ben sends another shot of the crowd: (more…)
3513 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was hoping to order delivery from Pho Viet (on 14th street). They don’t do delivery themselves. A few years back I was able to order through Postmates but can’t find them on there anymore. Usually I order and pick up but I’m too far to walk and will not be taking public transport/ride shares/etc. (more…)