If 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
MPD 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
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:
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
MPD 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 Army soldiers, 9 others accused in gun trafficking ring
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
"I waited to return to the office until I had a negative test," explains @PressSec. "We recognize COVID19 remains a transmissible disease
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
DOUBLE 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
Tornado Warning including Silver Spring MD, McLean VA, Chillum MD until 9:15 PM EDT
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
2 year agoDouble 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
Shooting Investigation 4700 block of 9th Street, NW
2 year agoCIA Director William Burns tests positive for coronavirus after socially distanced meeting with Biden
2 year agoDC 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
#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
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
Fire 2300 block Pa. Ave SE. DC firefighters on scene of fire in a commercial building
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
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
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
Box Alarm 3500 block McKinley St NW. All fire on deck extinguished. Request
Box Alarm 3500 block McKinley St NW. Grill fire rear porch with some extension to porch itself. DC firefighters checking on extent. No injuries
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.
SHOOTING: Rhode Island Ave. & Saratoga Ave. N.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries
Shooting Investigation at Rhode Island Ave and Montana Ave, NE Lookout for a red Infiniti sedan, last seen traveling southbound on Montana Ave, NE
2 year agoBiden informed Zelenskyy that the US intends to provide Ukraine with an additional $500 million in aid
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
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
