Shaw

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a Robbery and Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse that occurred in the rear of the 900 block of M Street, Northwest (Blagden Alley).

At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016, the victim was walking in the rear alleyway of the 900 block of M Street, Northwest, when the suspect approached, robbed and assaulted the victim with the intent to commit first degree sexual abuse.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20-21 years old, 6’0” tall, with a chubby build and dark complexion. The suspect was seen wearing a black tank top t-shirt and gray sweatpants.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

via google maps

From MPD:

“The Third district is currently on the scene of a double shooting in the 600 block of N Street Northwest.

Motorists can expect road closures in this area while we investigate.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should please call 202-727-9099.”

Corey tweeted us around 10pm:

“9 Gunshots in Shaw. Took >5 mins on hold for 911 dispatcher to take my call.”

MPD originally tweeted the location as: “1300 blk of 7th Street, NW”.

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 600 block of N Street, Northwest on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

At approximately 10:04 pm, members of the Third District responded to a call for a shooting. Upon arrival on the scene, members located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals, where the first victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The second victim was admitted in stable condition.

The decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Derryk Johnson, of Northwest, DC.”

via google maps

From DC Alerts around 10:15pm:

“Shooting at 2215 hrs in the 900 block of Crittenden Street NW. No lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”

Shubha tweeted us:

“shots on 900 b/o Crittenden. 2nd time in 6 weeks. Cops looking for casings all, ambulance here as well, loading someone up. Scary“

From MPD around 2:30am:

“The Third District is currently on the scene of a double shooting near the skate park at 11th and Q Streets NW. 2 adult males have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.

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

And

“On 7/25/16, at approximately 0300 AM, officers heard gunshots in the area of 9th & T St., NW. Shell casings were recovered. At this time, no persons were injured and no property was damaged.”