Connecticut Ave and Van Ness Street, NW
Thanks to Tom for sending: “Boarding up store fronts at Connecticut and Van Ness. What’s about to happen?”
Anyone else seeing boards go up elsewhere around town? If so, where?
Update: (more…)
Protest
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Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, in the 2800 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 8:51 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of an aggravated assault. Upon arrival, members located an adult male, inside of a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 25 year-old Glenn Wright, of Northeast, DC.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. 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 sending a text message to 50411.”
Further north on Georgia Avenue roads were closed near MPD’s 4D Headquarters due to protesters. From DC Traffic Police around 6:30pm: (more…)
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Karon Hylton via Instagram
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Friday, October 23, 2020, in the 700 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest.
On Friday, October 23, 2020, at approximately 10:09 PM MPD officers observed a person operating a Revel Electric Moped without a helmet on the sidewalk in the 500 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Officers activated their emergency lights and attempted to make a traffic stop. When the moped exited an alley in the 700 block of Kennedy Street, NW, the moped collided with a passenger vehicle that was traveling on Kennedy Street. (more…)
I’ve been meaning to share some of the art I’ve seen the last few weeks from the barriers set up for restaurant “Streateries”. These are from 18th Street, NW between Columbia Road and Kalorama Road, NW: (more…)
Erin reported around 7am “695 blocked by woman with uhaul and megaphone. Traffic is pretty backed up.
Update: larger group now, a man has the mic.”
Alert DC reported around 8:30am: “MPD reports the demonstration activity has cleared and the associated road closures are now open.”
Photo from 2019’s March by Miki Jourdan
From the Women’s March:
“Meet at Freedom Plaza at 11:00 AM
Freedom Plaza (1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004)
RALLY BEGINS AT 12PM
MARCH KICKOFF at 1PM
March steps off from Freedom Plaza
11 AM: Gather at Freedom Plaza
12 PM – 1 PM: Rally
1 PM – 3 PM: March
March arrives at the National Mall
3 PM – 5 PM: Text-a-thon
TEXT ALERTS
Text “DC” to 44310 for day-of updates and march info.
Everyone is required to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and not travel to DC from states that are on the self quarantine list. We will provide hand sanitizer stations throughout the march. If you are feeling ill, please join one of the virtual events instead.”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, October 17, 2020, the Women’s March 2020 will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be parking restriction and potential street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: (more…)
From an email:
“On Monday, October 12th between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Arm in Arm DC organizers will host an action to protest both the current Union Station redesign plan and the continued recognition of Christopher Columbus through the name Columbus Circle and the Columbus statue outside of the station. We will also be conducting a voter registration drive during the protest.”
Full press release: (more…)
Readers report:
“some protestors have climbed the tower crane at Florida & 5th NE”
Stay tuned for a presumable banner/sign drop. [If you get photos please send to [email protected] or @PoPville on social media.]
Photo by Robert Powers
From MPD:
“The District of Columbia has recently witnessed a recent spike in Theft One Stolen Automobile to include vehicles that are running unattended and not locked. This evening members of the 5th District Patrol responded to a report of a Theft One Stolen Automobile in the 30 block of K Street NE. As officers arrived they were informed by the complainant that while delivering groceries they left their vehicle running unattended and not locked. The complainants related that as they exited the vehicle and walked away the vehicle was stolen. Additionally the complainants advised they left their young child in the vehicle. Thankfully, this incident ended with members of the 5th District patrol recovering the young child unharmed. (more…)
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Update from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued a joint statement in response to President Donald Trump threatening to revoke federal funding from cities.
“Our cities, and the millions of Americans who we represent, are not President Trump’s political pawns. We are confronting unprecedented challenges–fighting back a pandemic and economic devastation without another stimulus. Now, instead of leadership from the White House, we are faced with new attacks that are unlawful, unconstitutional and will be undoubtedly defeated in court. President Trump needs to wake up to the reality facing our cities–and our entire country–and realize he is not above the law.”
The Washington Post reported:
“President Trump on Wednesday approved a memo that the White House said is intended to begin restricting federal funding from going to certain Democratic-led cities that the administration determines to be “anarchist jurisdictions,” aiming to levy an extraordinary attack on political opponents just months ahead of the 2020 election.
It specifically calls for a review of federal funding that goes to Portland, Ore.; New York City; Seattle; and D.C.”
See memo: (more…)
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Update 1pm: The Body Worn Camera footage can be seen here (warning graphic.)
The Washington Post reported:
“Two city officials who viewed police body camera video of the incident said at least two officers approached a vehicle in a parking lot and a foot chase began. As one officer ran past the vehicle, the officials said the footage shows Kay pulling a gun from his waist. The officials said the officer fired, appearing to strike Kay in the chest.
City officials said they plan to publicly release the body camera footage as soon as Thursday.
Some people near the shooting scene questioned the police account. On Wednesday night, a few dozen demonstrators, including some of Kay’s family members, converged at the 7th District police station.”
WTOP reported this morning:
“Protesters took to the streets in Washington, D.C., Thursday morning, calling for change in the wake of a teen shot and killed by police Wednesday afternoon in Southeast.
About a dozen protesters gathered outside the mayor’s house chanting “no justice, no peace” with police nearby.”
From MPD:
“Agents from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in the 200 block of Orange Street, Southeast.
At approximately 3:51 pm, uniformed patrol officers of the Seventh District responded to the listed location to investigate a man with a gun. Upon arrival, officers encountered individuals in and around a vehicle. Upon seeing the officers, two of the suspects fled on foot. During the foot pursuit, one of the suspects brandished a firearm. In response, an officer discharged their firearm one time, striking the suspect. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the suspect to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the suspect was pronounced dead. The other suspect made good their escape and was not apprehended.
The decedent has been identified as 18 year-old Deon Kay, of Southeast, DC. (more…)