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Shooting at 9th and O Street, NW, Shots fired near Wangari Gardens

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers started reported just after 11:30pm: “sounded like shots fired on 9th NW between N and O. Police here near BP gas station”

“Live right behind bp station, heard three shots, yelling/screaming, speeding cars, and cops showed up within 2-3 min. Police look like they are looking for casings and the area is yellow taped”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of 9th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a critical gunshot wound to the torso. (more…)

9th and U Street, NW Named Little Ethiopia

By Prince Of Petworth

“To recognize the Ethiopian community’s heritage and culture, outstanding leadership and 14 contributions to the District of Columbia’s economy and the 9th and U Street business 15 corridor located in the Shaw neighborhood, and its partnership with the African America 16 community in the fight for social justice and civil rights.” (more…)

“Break-in avoided because of dog”

By Prince Of Petworth

Matt writes: “Just a heads up from the Shaw area. Just found video of this from boxing day while we’re asleep. We notified the police but nothing they could do. Thankfully neighbors dog scared them away. Other neighbors have had things stolen from yards like bikes in the past months so this seems to be becoming a more common thing. Will be letting our dog play in the yard more often now.”

Fire at Green Almond Pantry in Shaw around 9am Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


1314 1/2 9th Street, NW

Jeni reports: “Green almond pantry on 9th street NW on fire”


Photo via DC Fire and EMS

From DC Fire & EMS just before 9am: “Working Fire 1300 block 9th St NW. Fire 1st floor store in 3 story row structure. #DCsBravest have fire knocked down. Checking for extension. No injuries.

Update Working Fire 1300 block 9th St NW. Fire confined to first floor store with no extension. #DCsBravest place this fire under control. No injuries. Investigators on scene to determine cause. Video shows initial attack on fire.” (more…)

“I was forced to sit on a set of stairs with a gun pointed at my head.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to submit my story to warn others.

It was 5:30pm and I was walking down 10th st NW when a man approached me from behind asked for money, and I politely said no sorry, to which he drew a pistol and told me to sit.

I was forced to sit on a set of stairs with a gun pointed at my head. The guy stole my wallet and airpods. I am very grateful nothing worse happened.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to Armed Robbery (Gun) offenses that occurred on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in the Third District. (more…)

Check Out these Cocktail Set Gifts from the Columbia Room

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Nick Karlin

From an email:

“With restaurants hit hard during the pandemic there’s never been a better time to shop small and local this holiday season. This year the Columbia Room, Washington, D.C.’s award-winning cocktail bar in Blagden Alley, offers holiday gift sets ideal for the home mixologist in your life.

Give the gift of cocktails with a choice between an Old Fashioned, Martini or Amero kit complete with the necessary ingredients and tools, as well as a recipe card with detailed directions. Each kit includes the following: (more…)

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