LeDroit Park

Pedestrian Hit by Car in LeDroit Park 1:45am, Possibly Intentional Hit and Run

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian at 4th and T streets NW. The pedestrian has been transported to an area hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. The striking vehicle is described as a dark suv that was last scene northbound on 4th Street.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

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

From the LeDroit Park Listserv:

“Sadly, this does not at all appear to be an accident. (more…)

MPD Police Commander Responds Candidly to LeDroit Park Community Concerns after Recent Shootings

By Prince Of Petworth

From the MPD 3D Listserv:

“While we saw a few weeks of calm in the area, the homicide on Sunday night is very alarming to us as well. Our detectives are reviewing cameras from the area, and interviewing witnesses to the shooting. I am hopeful that we will be able to get enough evidence to identify the suspect or suspects responsible for this senseless act, and bring them to justice.

Since these incidents began, we increased our deployment of officers to the area with marked and unmarked units, along with plain clothes officers from other divisions within the MPD. We have deployed our light tower to the area almost nightly, and have conducted patrols with DCHA PD. We have also enlisted the help of our partner agencies, to include the ONSE (Officer of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement).

However, the abundance of illegal guns on our streets is still the primary issue, which we have made our priority. Each of the most recent events all share the same thing: The shooter(s) displayed a reckless disregard for human life by firing weapons on the street. There are far too many illegal guns on our streets. What we need to do collectively as a community is change the narrative that recklessly shooting a gun in public or carrying one is ok. What we need is: (more…)

Update: Both now homicide investigations. Sunday Night Shootings in LeDroit Park and Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and Varnum Street, NW

TheMonthlyBleed reported to us: “At least 10 gunshots near 4th and V in ledroit park, and screeching cars”

From MPD around 8:30pm Sunday Night:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 200 block of W Street Northwest. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

Motorist and pedestrians in the area can expect road closures.

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

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, January 6, 2019, in the 200 block of V Street, Northwest.

At approximately 7:59 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

On Monday, January 7, 2019, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 25-year-old Damon Dukes, of Northwest, DC.”

and regarding the photo above which was sent by Katie at 8:35am this morning:

“Shooting at 2253 hrs in the 800 block of Varnum St, NW. LOF: (S1): Unknown race male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt; (S2): Unknown race male wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. Both suspects L/S in a black sedan.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, January 6, 2019, in the 800 block of Varnum Street, Northwest. (more…)

“If there is any advice or help out there, we would welcome it.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Dating back to November 1, 2018, a homeless woman named Gloria moved into the alley between a former Howard dorm and our condo building. The dorm is under construction and initially, one of my neighbors overheard a construction worker informing Gloria to look out for people trying to steal from the construction site for some amount of money. Since that time, she occupied the alley and regularly yells between the hours of 11pm-7am and outside of those hours as well. She is loud enough that the ground floor up to the third floor can hear her loud and clear.

Fast forward to the month of December and here is a summary of what she has done repeatedly: (more…)

Fantastic Finial in LeDroit

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a neighbor for sending:

“That’s quite a piece of copper for a finial. The owner reports its a historical recreation of the original finial that was on the house since 1880. (more…)

MPD Investigating Possible Shots Fired in LeDroit Park around 5pm

By Prince Of Petworth


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Leah writes:

“at least 8 gun shots heard in Le Droit Park neighborhood just now – at least the third time in as many weeks this is out of control.”

MPD reports:

“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots in the 200 block of W Street NW. Officers on patrol in the neighborhood heard what they believed to be gunshots coming from the area. At this time, we have not located any shell casings or identified property damaged, but we are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

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.“

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