Borderstan Brief

by Tim Regan August 11, 2016 at 9:00 am 1 Comment

More Gunshots Heard in Logan Circle — D.C. Police said someone fired a gun several times near the 1300 block of Riggs St. NW in Logan Circle yesterday just before 9 p.m. One reader tweeted at us that he heard 20-30 gunshots. Anyone with information regarding the reported gunshots is encouraged to contact the police department.

Police Arrest Third Man in Deadly Shaw Shooting — D.C. Police have apprehended a third man in connection with the shooting that left one man dead and another injured near N Street Park in Shaw roughly one week ago. Police arrested 29-year-old William Cunningham, Jr. yesterday and charged him with first-degree murder while armed. [MPD]

Catchy Streetcar Jingle to Cost Thousands — The catchy new streetcar jingle that prompts listeners to “come join the party” is reportedly part of a $221,000 ridership campaign. [Washington City Paper]

Cuban Coffee Shop to Open Near 14th Street This Fall — Colada Shop, the Cuban-style cafe slated to open at 1405 T St. NW, will bring with it sandwiches, croquetas and “creative cocktails” when it opens later this year. [Washington Post]

Man Fatally Stabbed Near Children’s National Medical Center — Someone stabbed a man to death near the Children’s National Medical Center (100 Michigan Ave. NW) yesterday afternoon, according to D.C. Police. Authorities are on the lookout for the victim’s adult son as a possible suspect in the crime. [Washington Post]

Glenn Prohovich

I saw the whole thing go down on Riggs last night, tried to tell police that I was close up witness but they ignored me and told me to get out of the alley. Was walking dogs down Riggs and had just passed the group of young men who were shot at. One shooter had white tee shirt on and bright red gym shorts. The shorts that are like Lycra or whatever. Baggy. Crimson red

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