Readers report: “Massive police response at Randolph and Georgia Ave after what sounded like 2 shots.”
“gunshots heard at Georgia and Randolph NW. Polive already on the scene”
“One guy was hit :-/ Ran down the alley and was able to get help pretty quickly.”
Updates as more is known.
Thanks to Terra for sending from “an alley near the Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro station. Even the cat is surprised!”
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Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I want to know the reasoning for putting jersey barriers on Georgia thus blocking accessible parking for the CVS. I don’t want to have to cross Georgia Avenue and I would not want to see other seniors taking their lives in their hands having to park across the street from CVS. There has not been a line down the street, the same so-called argument used by DDOT to block parking at the Safeway on Georgia and Randolph. There was no hearing that I am aware of and no public comment period. Now I hear they want to close streets to allow restaurants to shut down public space for social distancing. It seems as if when it comes to the average citizen, with DDOT you have no rights.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“On May 19, 2020, at approximately 12:15 am, Fourth District Units and United States Park Police Units, responded to Sherman Circle for a sound of gunshots. Upon their arrival, they located 1 adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was conscious and breathing, and was transported to an area hospital. The incident is currently under investigation by the United States Park Police.”
Rendering for 1125 Spring Road, NW, previously the historic Hebrew Home courtesy DC Department of Housing & Community Development
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), announced the closing of financing on Spring Flats in Ward 4, a long-awaited 185-unit affordable housing community. This project represents the strong partnership between District Government agencies to successfully leverage a toolkit of land-use and financing policies to deliver critical affordable housing in the District. (more…)
a helicopter
Update: Thanks to those who passed on from MPD:
Suspect in custody following barricade in the 3900 block of Pennsylvania Ave SE https://t.co/v0KORkj6Os
— DC Police Department #StayHomeDC (@DCPoliceDept) May 18, 2020
Woke up to a lot of queries about a huge police response on Georgia Ave starting just after 2am:
“did anyone just hear/see the 2 helicopters and dozens of police cars that just sped down Georgia Ave?”
“Saw about 20 cop cars heading from Silver Spring towards DC. Looks like a helicopter was in tow. Anybody know why?” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating an unlawful discharge of a weapon that occurred on May 1, 2020, at approximately 11:03 PM in the 4200 block of 2nd Street NW. No reported injuries however a vehicle was struck. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”
A nearby resident reports: “Can confirm 27 shots fired.”
3704 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“After closing due to the pandemic in March, Anafre, Alfredo and Jessica Solis’ Mexican seafood restaurant, reopens for takeout service, May 1 at noon with a limited menu of favorites like Queso Fundido en Hoja de Plátano, 12 Horas Pork Shank, and margaritas! (more…)
A reader sends from Grant Circle around 5:45pm.
via google maps
Readers reported around 10:45pm Tuesday night: “About 5-6 gunshots on fairmont at university pl nw”
“5 gunshots at 14th and Fairmont”
“6 shots a few minutes ago, rapid succession, sounded like Fairmont/14th…”
Ed. Note: I haven’t seen any reports from MPD so apparently nobody was hit. I did however see this disturbing report a bit earlier from MPD near the Petworth metro: (more…)