LeDroit Park

Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden Planned for LeDroit Park – Needs Your Support

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email: “A group of us in Bloomingdale are attempting to raise funding to support construction of the Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden in LeDroit Park, with construction scheduled to begin early in the New Year.”

For those not familiar with Tricia you can read about her tragic story here. She was a beloved member of Bloomingdale and so many other communities. RIP.

The fundraiser says:

“Friends and family of Tricia McCauley, in partnership with Common Good City Farm, are honoring her legacy through the creation of the Tricia McCauley Memorial Fund. The fund will preserve Tricia’s love of herbalism and teaching through supporting the ongoing cultivation of the medicinal herb garden, now The Tricia McCauley Memorial Herb Garden, as well as herbalism workshops at Common Good City Farm. (more…)

11:34am Double Shooting in LeDroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shooting Investigation at 1134 hrs in the 200 block of V Street, NW. Lookout for for Gray 4D vehicle possible Saturn …SB ON 6th Street towards 3rd Street tunnel …B/M driving possible w/ dreads// 2609”

More:

“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 200 block of V Street NW. An adult male and an adult female have been transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Ed. Note: Sunday afternoon we reported shots fired nearby.

Shots Fired in LeDroit Park Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD just before 1pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots in the 200 block of Elm Street NW. At this time, we do not have any reported victims, although we do have a vehicle that sustained damage.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

A reader passed on a message from Nextdoor:

“My husband was at the Le Droit park with our daughter and there was a shooting which my daughter witnessed. There was also a kid party underway. Everyone had to duck and hide.“

Shootings in Ivy City and LeDroit Park Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD around 8pm:

“Earlier this evening Fifth District officers responded to a call for sounds of gunshots in the 1800 Block of Kendall St NE. Officers responded to the scene and located an adult male victim suffering from gun-shot wounds to the leg and foot. He was transported to an area hospital and is in serious condition. 5D detectives are handling this investigation. Anyone with any information regarding this offense are urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text us at 50411.”

A reader reported around 11:45pm:

“@PoPville‬⁩ at least 12 gunshots heard in Ledroit park, anyone have any information?”

From MPD around midnight:

“Shooting in the 2100blk of 4th St NW. No lookout at this time.”

Updates when/if more is known/released.

Disturbing Reader Report of Attempted Mugging in Bloomingdale/LeDroit (“MPD won’t file a report even though 3 guys threw themselves at our gate trying to get him.”)

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reported last night:

“My neighbor at Parker Flats (2035 2nd Street, NW) was nearly mugged just now (around 7pm) & barely made it in our gates but MPD won’t file a report even though 3 guys threw themselves at our gate trying to get him. Basically they said that since an actual crime was not committed, there was no reportable action.

McDuffie’s office got back to me this morning with a link so my neighbor could file a complaint with the police about the officers not filing a report. McDuffie’s office expressed concern. [“That’s concerning. Would the near-victim be interested in filing a report with the Office of Police Complaints?”] My neighbor was chased by the 3 guys who then slammed against our big metal gates as he closed them, but wasn’t harmed. Apparently the also tried to get into an Uber while it was at a stop sign w a passenger on our corner (2nd & V Sts NW) but the Uber sped off and they threw rocks at it. They also badgered another resident w/o was walking his dogs.”

Shots Fired in LeDroit Park around 7pm Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD just before 7pm Sunday Night:

“Good evening. The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots at 4th & V Streets NW. We have located shell casings in the area, but at this time do not have any victims. 4th Street will be closed down as we collect forensic evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

The inaugural LeDroit Park House and Garden Tour is October 28th!

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“The inaugural LeDroit Park House and Garden Tour, a showcase of the neighborhood’s unique architecture, history, and diversity, will be held October 28, 2018, from 1-5 pm. The tour introduces visitors to LeDroit Park’s development from its time as an exclusive enclave, through its heyday as a center of African American intelligentsia, to the present day.

A historic neighborhood since 1974, LeDroit Park was originally designed as one of the first suburbs of DC and retains a tranquil character while remaining close to the bustle of the U Street corridor. Visitors will enjoy the interiors and gardens of Victorian homes, rowhouses, and contemporary developments. (more…)

Daytime Shooting in Park View Monday; Shooting in LeDroit Park just before Midnight

By Prince Of Petworth


3300 Georgia Ave NW. Photo by Parker Schaffel

Parker reported:

“Eddie Leonard’s was open. The police tape was wrapped around it but allowed for an entrance. The other storefronts next to it (including the market) seemed blocked off.”

From MPD at 12:22pm Monday:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3300 block of Georgia Avenue NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Pedestrians and motorists can expect road closures in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)

Early Morning Shooting in LeDroit/Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD around 3am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 200 block of W Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures and should avoid the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

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