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MPD Seeking Persons of Interest in R Street Armed Robbery

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest regarding an armed robbery (gun) that occurred in Northwest.

On Sunday, April 9, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the suspects approached the victim in the 1900 block of R Street, Northwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and struck the victim. The suspects then took the victim’s property and fled the scene.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting

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On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting will take place in the District of Columbia.  In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic:

MPD Seeks Additional Suspect in 14th Street Shooting

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The Metropolitan Police Department seeks assistance in identifying an additional suspect in reference to a shooting in Northwest.

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 2700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The suspect produced a gun, shot the victim, and then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Movie Detail

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On Saturday, November 7, 2026, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, a production crew will be filming in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and intermittent traffic closures that motorists should take into consideration:

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2026 National Veterans 5K Race and Parade

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On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the National Veterans 5K Race and Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

MPD Seeking Suspect in Maine Avenue Burglary

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The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary of a business that occurred in Southwest.

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at approximately 1:14 a.m., the suspect entered an establishment in the 600 block of Maine Avenue, Southwest. The suspect took property and then fled the scene. 

The suspect was captured by a camera and can be seen in the photos below:

Arrest Made in Frederick Douglass Court Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a homicide that occurred in Southeast.   

On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 1900 block of Frederick Douglass Court, Southeast, for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival officers located an adult female victim, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and despite all lifesaving efforts the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. 

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