Chinese spy balloon that flew above the U.S. for eight days included "multiple antennas" capable of collecting signals intelligence, a senior State Dept. official says
Platoon 3 responded to 572 calls on February 8th-9th. There were 149 critical and 298 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 125 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 2 working structure fires. DC firefighters
Tonight a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver on the 600 block of 600 Rhode Island Avenue NE. I extend my deepest condolences to the person's family. While an investigation is underway, it appears the sidewalk near this incident didn't have safe accommodations due to construction
Metro and DC Police are teaming up to increase officer presence at some stations during peak hours after recent shootings
Following recent shootings on trains and platforms, Metro is partnering with D.C. police to add officers at five stations around the city
Shooting Investigation in the 2300 block of Good Hope Road SE. No lookout. Have info Call (202) 727-9099/Text 50411
Working Fire 100 block 36th St NE. Firefighters removed a dog to safety. 3 civilians were evaluated by EMS and released on scene. @RedCrossNCGC requested for 2 displaced residents. DC firefighters
Working Fire 100 block 36th St NE. Had fire 2nd floor 2 story apartment building. Fire is under control. EMS evaluating 1 civilian. Investigators on scene. Displacements anticipated. DC firefighters
Working Fire 100 block 36th St NE. Fire 2 story apartment building. DC firefighters
16th & S st. S.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with no injuries reported. Shell casings have been recovered. Temporary lockdowns at Anacostia High and Kramer Junior High will be downgraded to Alert Status due to close proximity
Working Fire Dispatch 2300 Good Hope Rd SE. Had fire 8th floor apartment in large occupied apartment building. Fire is extinguished. Removing smoke. Occupants sheltered in place where needed. No injuries reported. DC firefighters
Working Fire Dispatch 2300 Good Hope Rd SE. Fire 8th floor Apartment DC firefighters
Shooting Investigation in the 3600 block of B Street SE. Lookout for (2) black males, black jackets and possible twins. Have info Call (202) 727-9099/Text 50411
Shooting Investigation in the 2600 block of Sheridan Road SE. Lookout is for a gray in color BMW Have info Call (202) 727-9099/Text 50411
Platoon 1 responded to 525 calls on February 6th-7th. There were 146 critical and 274 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 105 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire. DC firefighters
In our "After the Fire" campaign, fire prevention personnel and local firefighters will return at 10 AM to the neighborhood around 8th & Elder Sts NW to provide fire prevention literature and check smoke alarms in light of this mornings fire. DC firefighters
Early image of conditions encountered when firefighters arrived at the Working Fire Dispatch in the 7200 block of 8th St NW. Call was dispatched at 3:09 AM. DC firefighters
Fire Chief John Donnelly briefs media on this morning's fire in the 7200 block of 8th St NW where two adult females suffered critical life threatening injuries. DC firefighters
Working Fire 7200 block 8th St NW. 2 adult victims removed by firefighters have very critical life threatening injuries. Fire confined to 2nd floor and is now under control. No other injuries reported. Fire investigators on scene. DC firefighters
Working Fire 7200 block 8th St NW. A 2nd victim has been located on the 2nd floor. DC firefighters
Working Fire 7200 block 8th St NW. Firefighters have located a victim on the 2nd floor & are removing them to safety. Fire 2nd floor 2 story detached house. DC firefighters
Box Alarm 7200 block 8th St NW. Smoke showing 2nd floor 2 story dwelling. DC firefighters
Shooting Investigation in the 4200 block of 7th St SE Lookout for a black female, approximately 5'5", wearing a wh
A Northwest D.C. chocolate shop has been robbed twice, and police believe the same suspect is responsible for other robberies on 18th Street
Box Alarm 5000 block Jay Street NE. Fire confined to 1st floor apartment kitchen with no extension and has been placed under control. No injuries reported. Request . DC firefighters
Box Alarm 5000 block Jay St NE. Units actively engaged in knocking down fire in 1st floor apartment kitchen. No initial report of injuries. DC firefighters
Box Alarm 5000 block Jay St NE. Smoke showing 1st floor apartment in 3 story building. DC firefighters
At 1:39 AM a water rescue assignment responded to Rock Creek Parkway & Mass. Ave NW to assist @usparkpolicepio. Special Operations personnel in wet suits & life vests used a rope system and stokes basket to remove a deceased individual from the creek. DC firefighters
One person was found dead in Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway in D.C., U.S. Park Police said. Northbound traffic is being diverted to Massachusetts Avenue and southbound traffic is being diverted to Calvert Street
Homicide SHOOTING: MPD has released the info for the individual pronounced dead on scene from gunshot wound injuries. Identified as 39 year old Aaron Robinson. Just like January, the month of February has started with multiple homicide shootings
