Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an armed robbery reported at approximately 7:30 p.m. at 9th Street NW and Florida Avenue NW.  

A group of Howard University students was approached by a single suspect off campus at the King Gas Station, who demanded and took money and jewelry. The suspect used a handgun to strike one of the complainants in the face, who refused the demand. 

Crime Alert - Simple Assault

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a simple assault report made near Georgia Ave NW and Fairmont Street NW at approximately 11:00 a.m. 

A Howard employee was walking in the area and was approached by a Black male, believed to be between 30-40 years old. The suspect asked the complainant if he was okay and struck him. The victim did not sustain any serious injuries and did not require immediate medical care. 

Crime Alert - Police Activity

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a report of gunshots near the Howard University main campus.

The incident was reported at approximately 1:48 a.m. near 5th and Hobart Streets, NW. At the time of this alert, no lookout, suspect descriptions, or injuries have been disclosed.

Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact DPS at 202-806-1100, or call 911 to reach MPD.

Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 1:55 am at 10th and W Street, NW.   

A lookout has been given for two black males wearing dark hoodies and armed with a handgun. The two men were last seen traveling north on 10th Street toward Florida Avenue, N.W. in a dark-colored Mercedes Benz with a Maryland tag with the letter L. No further description was provided.    

Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an armed robbery reported at approximately 11:30 pm in the 2200 block of 8th Street, NW. A lookout has been ordered for two black males wearing dark clothes armed with a handgun. The two were last seen traveling southbound on 8th Street toward V Street N.W. in a dark-colored SUV. No further description was provided. Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100, or call 911 to reach MPD.

Crime Alert - Assault with a Deadly Weapon

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are actively investigating a report of gunshots near Howard University's main campus. It was reported that gunshots were fired at approximately 12:05 a.m. at Georgia Avenue and Fairmont Street, NW, and a student reported to Howard University Hospital with injuries. At the time of this alert, no suspects have been identified. Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact DPS at 202-806-1100, or call 911 to reach MPD.

Crime Alert - Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating a shooting in the 1800 block of 7th Street at approximately 2:45 p.m. A lookout has been established for two Black males, one wearing traditional middle eastern-styled attire. The other suspect was seen wearing a white t-shirt and black pants. Both were last seen heading southbound towards S Street. Preliminary details suggest that no Howard University stakeholders are involved in this isolated incident.

Crime Alert - Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of V Street N.W. at approximately 5:20 p.m. A lookout has been established for a red sports utility vehicle last seen driving eastbound on V St. Preliminary details suggest that no Howard-affiliated community members were involved with or impacted by this incident.

Please avoid the area and use caution. Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact DPS at 202-806-1100 or call 911 to reach MPD.

Armed Carjacking

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an armed carjacking that occurred this morning at approximately 1:40 a.m. in the 2100 block of 9th Street NW. 

The complainant is not affiliated with Howard University, and the vehicle stolen is a black or dark blue 2009 BMW bearing MD license plate # 7EB3241.  A lookout has been issued for two male suspects armed with a handgun who exited a white Q35 Infinity with Texas license plates. Plate numbers are unavailable at this time.

Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred at 12:15am at 8th St. and Barry Street, NW. Lookout is for a black male, wearing all black and a ski mask. The complainants are HU students, neither were injured.   

Anyone who has information about this incident should immediately contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100, or call 911 to reach MPD.