Park View

Update: Arrest made. 2nd Shooting in Park View Wednesday Afternoon.

By Prince Of Petworth


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Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 600 block of Morton Street, Northwest, on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

At approximately 4:23 pm, the victim was attempting to retrieve property that was stolen from his vehicle. While at the listed location, the victim engaged in a physical altercation with several suspects. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and shot the victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. This case remains under investigation.

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 23 year-old Michael Muschette, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.” (more…)

Man Shot in the 600 block of Columbia Road NW around 3pm

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD around 3:15pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of Columbia Road NW. An adult male has sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body and is being transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Motorists and pedestrians in the area should expect road closures and should avoid the area. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

“Is it normal that one of these pop-up/pop-back rowhouses would remain unfinished and unoccupied for over 2.5 years and counting?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user María Helena Carey

“Dear PoPville,

I moved into my rowhouse in Park View about 2.5 years ago and both adjacent properties were under some serious construction: the facades of the houses were still up, but behind them were huge holes in the ground. Construction has moved super slowly over the past two years, with issues of homeless people sleeping in the unlocked/unfinished houses, and my roommates and I have seen other sketchy behavior (i.e., groups of guys on bikes go in during the middle of the night, girls in very little clothing going in as well) while construction on those two houses was seemingly at a standstill. At one point, maybe eight months ago, the developer contacted my house asking if we had any information about a robbery that took place the prior evening: about $15k worth of appliances were stolen. (more…)

“Small Fry switching gears. Going to miss their fried catfish and other things.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Small Fry located at 3212 Georgia Ave, NW next Union Drinkery

Thanks to Matt for sending:

“There’s a sign up on Small Fry / Sundevich on Georgia saying Small Fry is closed as of Jan 1 and they are going to focus solely on the sundevich brand.”

And to JC for sending the sign:

“Small Fry switching gears. Going to miss their fried catfish and other things.”

You can see the Sundevich menus here.

Sonny’s Square Pie/Sister Bar coming to Park View next to Colony Club

By Prince Of Petworth


3120 Georgia Avenue, NW

The liquor license placard for Sonny’s Square Pie/Sister Bar says:

“New class “C” restaurant with 199 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 250. Applicant requests
two Summer Gardens: a front Summer Garden with 25 seats, and a rear Summer Garden with 95 seats. Applicant has also applied for an Entertainment Endorsement.”

City Paper reports that it comes from next door neighbors, Colony Club, and in addition to the square pizza:

“The menu will also include house-baked breads, sandwiches, salads, and “old-school New York-style sides like garlic knots and pepperoni rolls.”

STAY TUNED.

Shots Reported Fired in Park View and Petworth Tuesday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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A reader reports at 9:15pm:

“I just heard someone empty the clip out my back window, near the corner of Park Road and Park place NW. I called it in. I hope he missed!”

Update from MPD:

“At approximately 9:07pm last night, we received several calls for the sounds of gunshots in the area of 600 Morton, Georgia/Keefer, 3300 Warder, 500 Lamont. Units responded and found a residence with a damaged window in the 500 block of Lamont that we believe was caused by a bullet. It is believed that the gunshots were fired from somewhere near the basketball court on Morton street, but we are continuing to investigate and review videos. Anyone that might have additional information is asked to contact MPD.”


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Another reader reported:

“Just heard about 12 gunshots at 9:07pm as i was sitting on my back porch. Now 7th and Upshur Street is blocked by police.”

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