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14 year old shot, 17 year old shot and killed last night at bus bay at Congress Heights Metro Station

Published January 3, 2023 at 1:45PM

Metro Transit Police reported Monday night:

“MTPD on scene of shooting in bus bay at Congress Heights Stn occurred ~10:11 pm. 2 shot – 14-yo male non-life threatening injury & 17-yo male transported w/critical injuries pronounced deceased at hospital. Investigation ongoing. MPD will take lead as it is now a homicide.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 2, 2023, in the 1200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast.

At approximately 10:10 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located two juvenile male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victims to area hospitals. After all life-saving efforts failed, one of the victims was pronounced dead. The second victim is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The decedent has been identified as 17-year-old Martez Toney, of Southeast, DC. (more…)

Early Morning Carbque near the Russian Embassy

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 3, 2023 at 9:05AM

photo by Greg Pross

Greg writes at 2:47am: “Members of @IAFF36 @dcfireems Engine Co. 5 and Truck Co. 12 make quick work of an auto fire in the 3800 block of Davis Pl NW.”

Brendan also shares photos from last night and this morning: (more…)

#car b que

“Metro trip planning applications impacted by frigid temperatures”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 25, 2022 at 8:55AM

photo by Bekah Richards

From WMATA:

“A Metro data center is seeing firsthand effects of weather-related issues due to multiple days of frigid temperatures, causing sporadic outages of busETA and rail arrival information. Metro leaders were alerted late on Dec.24, that pipes in the building burst, threatening to damage network equipment that remains housed at the agency’s former headquarters.

To address standing water and mitigate damage in the building, a partial shutdown of power is required. (more…)

Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 24, 2022 at 9:45AM

Thanks to J. for sending:

“Christmas Eve morning at 7 AM…
I had to get my binoculars out for this one…Maryland plates, younger female driver. Officers are currently conducting a sobriety test.”

“Fare-Free Bus + Overnight Bus Could Happen by July, $100 Monthly DC Resident Subsidy in 2024”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2022 at 12:45PM

photo by Adam Fagen

From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen (yesterday):

“Today, in a historic final vote, the DC Council unanimously passed Councilmember Charles Allen’s Metro For DC bill, paving the way for free buses operating in the District as early as July 2023 and a $100 monthly balance on a registered SmarTrip card for DC residents beginning in 2024. (more…)

Now Back to our regularly scheduled Notes from your Neighbors – Parking

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2022 at 9:35AM

Thanks to L. for sending from Capitol Hill: “I lined myself up with the sign, it seemed like enough space for a car.”

Last Night in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2022 at 9:05AM

Thanks to all who messaged us from 14th and Florida Ave, NW starting just after 610pm last night:

“Just watched a carjacked vehicle run into Florida liquors on 14th and Florida. No one was injured, driver fled the scene and all airbags deployed. Window and some structural damage to the liquors store. Around 6p”

“Free2Move, Not a drive through liquor store.”

“The owner (of the liquor store) is a great guy who always cheers everyone in the neighborhood up. Hopefully the community can help when he reopens” (more…)