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From MPD:
“On 12/28/2018, at approximately 12:50 AM, members of the Fifth District responded for the sound of gunshots in the 1900 block of 1st Street, NE. Upon arrival, officers met with an adult male complainant who stated that he had just been chased by an individual, and shot at. The complainant was not struck by the gunfire, and was able to make it to safety. (more…)
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Around 6:30pm last night a reader wrote:
“Any info on the incident shutting down N Capital just north of RI? Seems like they’ve roped off at least a couple blocks”
Uncle Jazz reported:
“I heard the shots. A clear 5 shots. Victim was hit across North Cap from The Pub and the People. Ambulance was on the scene quickly and the victim was conscious.”
From MPD Tuesday night:
“Earlier today Fifth District Units responded to the 1700 Blk of Lincoln Rd NE for a call for a shooting. Officers located an adult male victim in the 1600 Blk of North Capitol St NE suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and leg. (more…)
From MPD Monday:
“Earlier today members of the 5th District responded to several calls for sounds of gunshots in the Unit Block of R St NE. Officers recovered 5 cartridges casings during a canvass of the area. No victims or damaged property were located. Anyone with any information regarding this matter are urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or via text at 50411.”
I got a lot of queries about MPD action in Columbia Heights last night:
From Alert DC:
“Stabbing at 1843 hrs in the 3000 block of 14th Street, NW. No lookout.”
138 U Street, NE via Yang Market
From Yang Market:
“After a lot of thought we have decided to close Yang Market; our last day will be Saturday 12/8.
When we made the decision to buy Yang two years ago we wanted to make it a place for everyone in the neighborhood to get the things they need and I think we were successful in doing so. Yang has truly been a labor of love but I’m ready to spend more time with friends and family and remember what everyone looks like. (more…)
175 R Street, NE
Thanks to Neal for sending:
“Pretty bummed over CubeSmart’s lame paint job on this historic (?) building in Eckington. Was wondering if anyone else was upset or if anyone knew anything about its former uses?” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
There was a major police presence at 1st & U St NE last night around 8:30PM (street taped off, 7 or 8 police cars and a big truck, etc).”
Got a lot of messages about this today.
From MPD:
“Shooting, 2042 hours, 1900 blk Lincoln Rd NE, LOF a B/M, blk hooded sweatshirt L/S towards Rhode Island Ave NE”
1707 North Capitol Street, NE between R and Randolph
Oh dag. Thanks to Theresa for sending from Workafrolic:
“It is with great sadness that I inform you that Workafrolic is now closed.
I appreciate the enthusiasm you all have shared with me for Workafrolic and I am devastated that we must close so soon. (more…)
Emma sends the photo above from 8:15pm Wednesday Night: “Wendy’s intersection pile up. Of last night’s pile up. I counted 7 cars — minimum– and you can imagine the traffic pile-up behind this mess. People were losing their minds.”
DC Traffic Police reported:
“Multi-Vehicle Collision on New York Ave btw First St and Florida Ave NE; All-Travel Lanes SHUT DOWN in both directions – Find an alternate route
MPD and DCFEMS on the scene // Crane 3, 5 are en route”
“Update – DPW is in the process of clean-up the debris/fuel spill Duration: Estimated 30 minutes All damaged vehicles consolidated to both right curb lanes along New York Ave”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“Crash with multiple injuries 1st St and NY Ave NE. 6 vehicles involved. #DCsBravest transporting 6 Pts, 2 of whom have potentially serious injuries.”
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From MPD at 10:54pm:
“Earlier today 5D officers responded to a call for a stabbing at 1501 North Capitol St NE. Responding units located an adult male suffering from a stab wound to the lower right abdomen. V1 was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This case is currently being investigated by Fifth District Detectives. Anyone with information regarding this offense are urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text us at 50411.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
Sometime Saturday afternoon our house in Eckington was burglarized. An HP laptop, Acer aspire laptop, nikon d7100 camera and 2 lenses, plus iPad mini stolen. What’s most disturbing is that we were likely home when it happened- we batten down the hatches when leaving the house and there were no signs or evidence of a break in, just noticed that all my electronics in that room had vanished. (more…)
Convention Center location
From a press release:
Eckington Place rendering courtesy JBG
“JBG Investment Fund IX and Boundary Companies announced another two tenants at their Eckington Yards project, Union Kitchen Grocery and Union Kitchen. The local food accelerator will open their direct-to-consumer concept, Union Kitchen Grocery alongside their second membership-based commercial kitchen, Union Kitchen. (more…)