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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.”

“first of two community meetings to get community feedback and discuss next steps for the former Hebrew Home/1125 Spring Road”

By Prince Of Petworth


1125 Spring Road, NW

From Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Bennett Hilley:

“Please see the attached flyer (info copied below) for the first of two community meetings to get community feedback and discuss next steps for the former Hebrew Home/1125 Spring Road. Apologies for the short notice; however, there will be another meeting held with the same format/information that will occur later this month if you cannot attend the one this Saturday.

While everyone is welcome, this meeting will be focused on getting input from residents, businesses, and other institutions that are located near the development. Since the development plan has already been selected, the discussion will be focused on aspects of the development that will directly impact the surrounding area, including traffic/parking, building design, and community amenities. (more…)

Shooting Homicide around 2am near Petworth Metro possibly related to a man smashed in the face with handgun 20 minutes earlier

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoPville,

Woke up to gun shots at 155am followed by a heavy police presence near Otis Place and Georgia ave nw.”

From MPD:

“At 1:40 this morning an adult male victim was inside of La Morenita at 3539 block of Georgia Ave. NW. The victim went outside to smoke and asked the suspect for a cigarette. The male suspect produced a handgun from his waistband and struck the victim in the face with the gun. The victim fled on foot and flagged down police a short time later. As a result of the assault the victim was transported to the hospital for a minor injury to his nose.

The lookout for the suspect is a Hispanic male 30-35 years old, 5’6″ wearing a blue jacket.

Anyone with information regarding this offense can reach MPD at (202) 727-9099 or text to 50411″

Ed. Note: On Monday there was also an awful incident inside La Morenita.

From MPD:

“On Sunday, around 2:00 am, MPD officers responded to the sounds of gun shots in the 3600 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. During a canvass of the area, the officers located an adult male that was suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1000 block of Spring Road, NW. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call the MPD at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”

Ed. Note: When MPD was asked by a resident if these two incidents were related they replied:

“There is a probability however we don’t have enough information at this time. The cases are under investigation by detectives. We are working with ABRA to review the licensing of the establishment.

Anyone with Information is asked to call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411″

Full MPD report after the jump. (more…)

“Two very horny raccoons on our front porch who spent the better part of two hours making out and then forming a mini fight club with a third raccoon.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Two very horny raccoons on our front porch who spent the better part of two hours making out and then forming a mini fight club with a third raccoon. Removal suggestions welcome as they seem to have taken refuge under our porch.”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Two Shot, 1 Man Killed near Georgia and Kennedy St, NW Last Night. “Fucking war zone.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in a fatal shooting that occurred in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

At approximately 11:52 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the area for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside of an establishment. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found 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 22 year-old Jonathan Vilchez of Northwest, DC.

The suspect, identified as 23 year-old Mario Alfaro, of Northwest, DC, was located in the 800 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest, suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital where he was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.”

“Dear PoPville,

9th and Kennedy still shut down. So is Illinois. And Georgia. Fucking war zone.”

Ed. Note: Monday Night there was a shooting at 8:20pm in the 5400 block of Georgia Ave, NW

From MPD: (more…)

Today in – What’s Up With That Copter in 16th Street Heights/Petworth?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I live in 16th Street Heights and was rudely awakened shortly after 6 by a helicopter doing low altitude circles this morning…this was followed by a cacophony of sirens about an hour later…any idea what that was all about?”

and

“Around 610am this morning there was a low flying helicopter circling Petworth. Super loud – it woke me up and made the floors of my apartment vibrate. Anyone have any idea what’s going on?”

Update from MPD:

“This was a US Park Police helicopter assisting MPD with an investigation in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, NW.”

Not sure if related but last night MPD reported: (more…)

Confirmed Shooting in Petworth Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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From the Mayor’s Office just after 6:45pm:

“I have been on the scene of a recent shooting investigation on the 900 block of Shepherd St NW.

Currently the 900 block of Shepherd St NW is closed in both directions.

The Metropolitan Police Department is still on the scene investigating the incident. Please avoid this area and follow the instructions of emergency management personnel.

We ask if anyone has any information related to this incident that they please contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s tip-line at 202-727-9099 or by text at 50411”

Update from MPD:

“On Sunday, November 5th, around 6:10 PM officers responded to the sounds of gunshots in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, NW. They found an adult male suffering from gun shot wounds. The victim of the shooting did not survive his injuries.

This is being investigated by detectives of the Homicide Branch. Anyone with Information can call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.” (more…)

“The suspect then produced a sling shot and shot the victim in the head with a rock”

By Prince Of Petworth


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This scenario is crazy. From MPD:

“Wednesday night at approximately 8 PM the victim and suspect were involved in a mutual fist fight in the 4400 block of Iowa Ave NW. During the fight the suspect produced a knife and attempted to stab the victim but the victim was able to disarm him. The suspect then produced a sling shot and shot the victim in the head with a rock. The victim was treated for minor injuries. The suspect fled on foot but is known and is an acquaintance of the victim. The Fourth District Detectives Office will be applying for an arrest warrant in this case.”

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