Crime Report, Jan. 24: Officer Shot, 3 GU Incidents
By • January 24, 2022 0 944
An officer of the 4th District was shot in the line of duty in the 1400 block of Quincy Street NW. The officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from a local hospital. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Robert Contee spoke shortly after the incident and said when the suspect was questioned by officers he fired upon them. “The officers chased the suspect to the 1400 block of Quincy Street and that is where we are focusing our attention as of now,” said Chief Contee. He also noted that the officers did not return fire and has asked people to stay out of that area while MPD is conducting a search for the suspect.
Over the past week, several auto theft and armed robbery arrests were made as well as investigations conducted for similar offenses. Two sexual assault cases and an unlawful entry were reported on the campus of Georgetown University (GU).
Here is a detailed timeline of the latest crime and police reports in or near Georgetown with links to the MPD press releases and surveillance videos.
Stay safe and aware out there.
Jan. 23 – Officer Shot: A 4th District Officer was shot in the line of duty in the 1400 block of Quincy Street NW. He has since been treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released by a local hospital. An investigation is underway to find the suspect.
Jan. 23 – Robbery Investigation: Underway in the 800 block of P Street NW. MPD is on the lookout for three black males last seen in a black Hyundai Sonata with Pennsylvania tags.
Jan. 23 – Robbery Investigation: Underway in the 1800 block of 10th Street NW. No lookout information is available at this time.
Jan. 22 – Burglary: Incident occurred on Jan. 20 in the 3000 block of K Street NW. Additional information, including a surveillance video of the two suspects can be found here.
Jan. 22 – Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Arrest Made: The incident occurred in the unit block of Thomas Circle NW. A MPD press release linked here provides full details.
Jan. 22 – Armed Robbery (Gun): Incident occurred in the 7300 block of Georgia Avenue NW. Additional details can be found in a MPD press release linked here.
Jan. 22 – Robbery (Force and Violence) Arrest Made: The incident occurred on Feb. 16, 2021 in the 900 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW. Additional details of the robbery can be found in a MPD press release linked here.
Jan. 22 – Armed Carjacking Arrests Made: MPD has announced arrests have been made for the multiple carjackings on Jan. 20 in the 4000 block of Chesapeake Street NW and in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street NW. Additional details can be found in a MPD press release linked here.
Jan. 21 – Armed Robbery Investigation: Underway in the 7000 block of Georgia Avenue NW. MPD is on the lookout for two black males last seen in a white Honda SUV traveling toward Silver Spring.
Jan. 21 – Armed Robbery Investigation: Underway in the 7000 block of Blair Road NW. MPD is on the lookout for two black males wearing black hoodies and masks.
Jan. 21 – Armed Robbery Investigation: Incident occurred in the 7300 block of Georgia Avenue NW. MPD is on the lookout for two black males around the age of 25 years-old, wearing all black clothing, ski masks, and armed with handguns. They were last seen heading northbound on Fern Place in a white Honda CRV.
Jan. 21 – Robbery Investigation: Underway in the 1400 block of Meridian Place NW. The suspect is a black male, 6’0”, wearing a gray jacket, dark pants, and a black mask.
Jan. 21 – Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery: Investigation underway in the 1400 block of Allison Street NW.
Jan. 21 – Armed Robbery (Gun) Arrests Made: The incidents occurred on Jan. 20 in the 1700 block of Eighth Street NW and in the 1000 block of N Street NW. Full details on the crimes can be viewed in a MPD press release linked here.
Jan. 21 – Burglary: Incident occurred on Jan. 11 in the 600 block of K Street NW. Additional details, including video surveillance footage of the suspect can be found here.
Jan. 21 – D.C. Auto Theft Arrests Made: A list of names linked to auto theft related crimes throughout the District can be found here.
Jan. 21 – Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): Incident occurred on Jan. 14 in the 600 block of I (eye) Street NW. Additional information, including recently released surveillance video footage of the suspect can be viewed here.
Jan. 21 – Robbery Investigation: Incident occurred in the 7600 block of Georgia Avenue NW. MPD is on the lookout for a black male in his 20s, around 5’7”, and carrying a brown Louis Vuitton purse.
Jan. 20 – Homicide Arrest Made: Incident occurred on Jan. 10 in the 1300 of Columbia Road NW. Additional info can be found in a MPD press release linked here.
Jan. 20 Homicide Arrest Made: Incident occurred on September 18, 2021 in the 1300 block of Nicholson Street NW. Additional info can be found in a MPD press release linked here.
Jan. 20 – Robbery Investigation: Underway in the 3300 block of Brown Street NW. Suspects are two black males, slim build, and both suspects were wearing neon green, high visibility vests.
Jan. 20 – Robbery Investigation: Underway in the 2300 block of 11th Street NW. MPD is on the lookout for three juvenile black males wearing all black.
Jan. 20 – Theft and Simple Assault: Incident occurred on Jan. 19 in the 900 block of Palmer Alley NW. Additional information, including video surveillance footage of the suspect can be viewed here.
Jan. 19 – Homicide Arrest Made: Incident occurred on September 4, 2021 in the 600 block of Longfellow Street NW. Additional information can be found in a MPD Press Release linked here.
Jan. 19 – Robbery Investigation: Underway in the 400 block of O Street NW. Suspect is a black male, 5’10”, facial hair, and wearing all dark clothing.
Jan. 19 – Shooting Investigation: Underway in the 2600 block of Georgia Avenue NW. No lookout information is available at this time.
Jan. 19 – Second District Burglary Arrests Made: All burglary related arrests that occurred in the Second District can be found in a MPD press release linked here.
Jan. 18 – Multiple Arrests Made for Carrying a Firearm without a License: Incident occurred on Jan. 14 in the 1700 block of N Street NW. Additional details can be found here.
Jan. 18 – Armed Robbery: Incident occurred on Jan. 16 in the 1700 block of 17th Street NW. MPD is seeking assistance in identifying suspects and additional information, including video surveillance footage can be found here.
Jan. 17 – Burglary: A GU student reported that someone entered their residence in the 3600 block of N Street NW and stole a laptop.
Jan. 15 – Sexual Assault: A non-GU affiliate reported that they were sexually assaulted near Darnall Hall located at 3700 O Street NW.
Jan. 15 – Unlawful Entry: A GU student reported that two individuals entered their residence unwelcomed. The student resides at Henle Village located at 3700 O Street NW.
Jan. 13 – Rape: A GU student reported that they were sexually assaulted in or the vicinity of New South Hall located at 37th and O Streets NW.
Anyone who can identify individuals or has knowledge of the incidents above should NOT take action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, D.C. currently offers a reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.
Editors’ note: the incidents reported here are culled from police reports and have not necessarily been adjudicated or resolved; a legal presumption of innocence applies.
