3 years agoIf there are professional pyrotechnics in the District, DC firefighters are there. Our fireboats escorted the fireworks barge into position at @TheWharfDC for tonight's cherry blossom display, and will remain on post during the course of the event
3 years agoMPD Commander Bedlion said four suspects, believed to be between ages 17-25, robbed an outdoor clothing and equipment store in downtown D.C. Wednesday. One has already been arrested
3 years ago MPD seeks a suspect in an Assault on a Police Officer/Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on 4/1/22 in the 3000 block of Naylor Rd, SE. Have info Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 Release:
3 years ago DC firefighters responded to 497 calls on Thursday, March 31st. There were 141 critical and 241 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 115 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire
3 years agoMPD responded to a shooting at 3005 East Point Cove with a female shot. The victim did not survive her injuries and was pronounced deceased. Suspects are four black males that fled on foot. The investigation is ongoing.
3 years ago3 Army soldiers, 9 others accused in gun trafficking ring
3 years ago Possible future Ukraine attacks on Russian soil - "I'm not going to get into a future hypothetical" per @PressSec, noting Ukraine has not confirmed the attack on the oil depot
3 years ago "I waited to return to the office until I had a negative test," explains @PressSec. "We recognize COVID19 remains a transmissible disease
3 years ago SHOOTING: 1800 Bl. of Providence St. N.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual who has self transported with gunshot wound injuries, to a local hospital. Severity of injuries unknown
3 years agoDOUBLE STABBING-- 18th St and U St NW DC. Woman and man both have non-life-threatening stab wounds. Another part of the scene is in an auto at 14th St and Corcoran St NW
3 years agoTornado Warning including Silver Spring MD, McLean VA, Chillum MD until 9:15 PM EDT
3 years ago The suspects arrested by Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit are both 16-year-old brothers from Northeast, D.C. They are charged with 1st and 2nd-degree murder, among other charges, police said. They are charged as adults
3 years ago Double Shooting on 9th St. & Decatur St. N.W. Community Members reported hearing multiple rounds of gunfire. Two individuals self transported with gunshot wound injuries. First reported by @alanhenney
3 years ago Shooting Investigation 4700 block of 9th Street, NW
3 years agoCIA Director William Burns tests positive for coronavirus after socially distanced meeting with Biden
3 years ago DC firefighters faced challenges when they responded at 12:42 AM to a large commercial building in the 2300 block of Pa. Ave SE. Despite the structure's size & the fact it was tightly locked up, the fire was quickly located & extinguished, preventing a potentially major blaze
3 years ago #ThrowbackThursday DC firefighters wet down the remains of a 3 Alarm+ fire that ravaged the Brentwood Shopping Center in the 1300 block of Rhode Island Ave NE. Blaze took place Jan. 4th, 1983
3 years ago DC firefighters responded to 505 calls on Wednesday, March 30th. There were 133 critical and 258 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 114 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire
3 years ago Fire 2300 block Pa. Ave SE. DC firefighters on scene of fire in a commercial building
3 years ago SHOOTING: 1100 Bl. of Montello Ave. N.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries. An second individual is reported to have non gunshot wound injuries. H/T @alanhenney
3 years ago Shooting investigation at 2238 hrs. in the 1200 block of Florida Avenue Northeast. Lookout for 2 Black males wearing all black armed with guns. Unknown direction of travel
3 years ago Police shut down traffic in the area of I-295 and Pennsylvania Avenue as they conducted an investigation. There is no word on when the roadway will reopen
3 years ago Box Alarm 3500 block McKinley St NW. All fire on deck extinguished. Request
3 years ago Box Alarm 3500 block McKinley St NW. Grill fire rear porch with some extension to porch itself. DC firefighters checking on extent. No injuries
3 years ago ANOTHER SHOOTING: DC 295 NB Pri East Capital St. N.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries. AVOID THIS AREA. DC 295 NB IS SHUT DOWN.
3 years ago SHOOTING: Rhode Island Ave. & Saratoga Ave. N.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries
3 years ago Shooting Investigation at Rhode Island Ave and Montana Ave, NE Lookout for a red Infiniti sedan, last seen traveling southbound on Montana Ave, NE
3 years agoBiden informed Zelenskyy that the US intends to provide Ukraine with an additional $500 million in aid
3 years ago With full funding of the Mayor's budget, MPD would have a net gain of 36 officers at the end of the fiscal year. With a commitment to fund ongoing retention & recruitment strategies, MPD projects reaching 3,800 officers in 2028 & 4,000 officers in 2031
3 years ago Members of DC firefighters Truck 9 rescued a man from a smoke and heat filled 3rd floor window by portable ladder at the rear of the fire building on Park Road. Learn more here
