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Monday, October 26, 2009
Gun violence continues in Petworth, weekend sees two fatalities
It was a bloody weekend in the District, with multiple shootings in Northwest. Sadly, the violence in Petworth continues, with two more gun-related deaths.
The incident getting the most press at this point is an officer-involved shooting that took place Saturday morning. According to MPD, at around 10:20 AM units responded to the 700 block of Randolph Street, for reports of an attempted vehicle break-in. When police arrived, the suspects fled. Officers pursued, and confronted one suspect in the 4100 block of 8th Street. As the suspect was being placed in custody, a scuffle ensued and the man reportedly drew a weapon. An MPD officer opened fire, striking the suspect. The man dropped his weapon and continued to flee, until he collapsed from his injuries in the 800 block of Upshur Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. This marks the 15th officer-involved shooting this year. The 33-year-old MPD officer has been placed on routine administrative paid leave. The officer's name has not been released, but he is a 10-year veteran of the force. In total, three suspects were arrested and MPD recovered two handguns.
On Friday night at 10:35 PM, MPD responded to reports of gunfire in the 1200 block of Crittenden Street, NW. Units arriving on the scene found 44-year-old Nathanial C. Robinson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including a gunshot wound to the head. He died from his injuries. No information about a suspect or motive has been released.
Outside of Petworth, shootings were also reported in Columbia Heights and Bloomingdale. At around 6 PM on Saturday, Police responded to a shooting in the 1300 block of Euclid Street, NW. An adult female was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. No suspect or motive has been identified.
Early Saturday morning, sounds of gunfire were reported in Bloomingdale, near 2nd Street and Elm Street, NW. Police identified a crime scene in the 2200 block of 2nd Street (near 2nd and W), where two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds were transported to area hospitals.
There is seemingly an uptick in gun violence in the District, however, it's unclear at this point why or if this is a continuing trend. The past week of gun incidents in Petworth is outside the normal for that neighborhood. Petworth certainly has its share of crime, but multiple shootings within this short a time period is not the status quo.
Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser will be hosting a special meeting on crime this Wednesday, October 28 at 7 PM. MPD Chief Cathy Lanier and the Fourth District command will be in attendance to discuss the recent violence. The meeting will be held at MPD's 4D Regional Operation Command location at 801 Shepherd Street, NW.
Photo of the Crittenden Street crime scene by Tom Yeatman
The incident getting the most press at this point is an officer-involved shooting that took place Saturday morning. According to MPD, at around 10:20 AM units responded to the 700 block of Randolph Street, for reports of an attempted vehicle break-in. When police arrived, the suspects fled. Officers pursued, and confronted one suspect in the 4100 block of 8th Street. As the suspect was being placed in custody, a scuffle ensued and the man reportedly drew a weapon. An MPD officer opened fire, striking the suspect. The man dropped his weapon and continued to flee, until he collapsed from his injuries in the 800 block of Upshur Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. This marks the 15th officer-involved shooting this year. The 33-year-old MPD officer has been placed on routine administrative paid leave. The officer's name has not been released, but he is a 10-year veteran of the force. In total, three suspects were arrested and MPD recovered two handguns.
On Friday night at 10:35 PM, MPD responded to reports of gunfire in the 1200 block of Crittenden Street, NW. Units arriving on the scene found 44-year-old Nathanial C. Robinson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including a gunshot wound to the head. He died from his injuries. No information about a suspect or motive has been released.
Outside of Petworth, shootings were also reported in Columbia Heights and Bloomingdale. At around 6 PM on Saturday, Police responded to a shooting in the 1300 block of Euclid Street, NW. An adult female was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. No suspect or motive has been identified.
Early Saturday morning, sounds of gunfire were reported in Bloomingdale, near 2nd Street and Elm Street, NW. Police identified a crime scene in the 2200 block of 2nd Street (near 2nd and W), where two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds were transported to area hospitals.
There is seemingly an uptick in gun violence in the District, however, it's unclear at this point why or if this is a continuing trend. The past week of gun incidents in Petworth is outside the normal for that neighborhood. Petworth certainly has its share of crime, but multiple shootings within this short a time period is not the status quo.
Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser will be hosting a special meeting on crime this Wednesday, October 28 at 7 PM. MPD Chief Cathy Lanier and the Fourth District command will be in attendance to discuss the recent violence. The meeting will be held at MPD's 4D Regional Operation Command location at 801 Shepherd Street, NW.
Photo of the Crittenden Street crime scene by Tom Yeatman
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