Readers reported around 6:30pm: “Shooting just now New Hampshire and Georgia – blocked off by many police and fire”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 3600 block of Georgia Avenue N.W.. No lookout. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″
Later around 9:50pm readers reported: “major shooting in Columbia heights” (more…)
A reader sends both from Taylor Street, NW around 12:15pm. (more…)
3608 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: First posted Scuttlebutt about this back in 2018.
Thanks to Layla for sharing: “opening date announced for new CherCher!”
CherCher’s original location in Shaw was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first location (more…)
This rental is located at Crittenden Street, NW near 8th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
3917 Georgia Ave, NW back in April 2009
Thanks to Katie for passing on the sad news from Qualia:
“We are sad to inform our Petworth friends that our pop-up bar in @commonwealthcantina will be closing with March 18 being our last day of operations. And after much consideration, we have decided to shelve plans to rebuild and reopen the shop at 3917 Georgia Ave.
We don’t know if this will mark the end of our presence in the neighborhood that birthed us or a prelude to a new phase. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD sent around 10pm last night:
“Fourth District Members are currently investigating an Armed Carjacking in the 3700 block of 9th Street, NW. (more…)
4128 Georgia Ave NW
D. asks: “Did Pupuseria Miraflores close and if so when/why? I’m gutted, those pupusas were life changing.”
Unfortunately google has them as permanently closed: (more…)
From MPD: “4D Stabbing. The Fourth District is investigating a stabbing that occurred on 3/12/23 at approximately 4:34 P.M. in the unit block of Grant Circle NW. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the body. The look for the suspect is an Hispanic Male wearing a green jacket and black pants. The suspect was last seen running northbound in the 4400 block of New Hampshire Ave NW.
If you have any information, please contact the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099, or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”
via google maps
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2022 hrs. in the 400 block of 11th Street, SE. No Lookout at this time.”
A reply to MPD said: “The shooting started in the 900 block, but the car wreck and more shooting in the 500 block.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in the 500 block of 11th Street, Southeast.
At approximately 8:25 pm, First District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting and a traffic accident. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male shooting victims inside of a vehicle. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, one of the victims remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The second victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the second victim was pronounced dead. A third male, who was in the vehicle with the victims, was located at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the traffic crash.
One of the decedents has been identified as 34-year-old Othaniel Gaither, of Southeast, DC. The second decedent’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification. (more…)
819 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to N. for sending San Matteo‘s (from folks behind Al Volo, Soleluna et al) new signage. Previously we were told:
“San Matteo will serve coffee and pastries from Soleluna. At night, (more…)
From the DC Public Library last night:
“This evening at the Petworth Library there was a targeted attack involving two individuals in which one lost their life. In consideration of DC Public Library staff who were present during this traumatic event, the Petworth Library will remain closed through Sunday, March 5 and will reopen Monday, March 6. Thank you for your understanding.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in reference a homicide that occurred on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in the 4200 block of Kansas Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 7:00 pm, Fourth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 45-year-old Ali Zarrincalaki of no fixed address. (more…)