Crime Alert - Attempted Armed Carjacking

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an attempted armed carjacking reported at approximately 2:00 a.m. in the 2600 block of Georgia Ave., NW.

A lookout has been established for three Black males wearing black attire and dark masks. Two of the men are armed with guns, and the group fled the scene in a white Hyundai Sonata with Virginia license plates #TVL5022. Preliminary details of the investigation suggest that the complainant and suspected individuals are not affiliated with Howard University.

Crime Alert - Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting reported at approximately 11:54 p.m. in the 600 block of T Street, NW.

One suspect is described as a Black male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt carrying a bag with a gun inside of it. A lookout has been ordered for three Black males traveling in a dark vehicle of an unknown make and model. Preliminary details of the investigation suggest that the complainant and suspected individuals are not affiliated with Howard University.

Crime Alert - Shooting, Attempted Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting reported at approximately 4:42 a.m. in the 2300 block of Sherman Ave., NW.

Two non-Howard affiliated individuals were approached while sitting in a black Mitsubishi Outlander with Virginia tags #TRK9374. A lookout has been ordered for a silver Honda Civic with a driver and a passenger.

Crime Alert - Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a robbery reported at approximately 3:10 a.m. in the 400 block of Florida Ave., NW.

Two students residing in off-campus housing reported being robbed of wallets and other personal property by a Black male. The suspect is described as 5'5" in height with dark-complexioned skin tone and wearing a black mask.

If you have information about this incident, please contact the HU Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100 or call 911 to reach MPD.

Crime Alert - Shots Fired

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating shots fired at approximately 9:17 p.m. in the 2500 block of Georgia Ave., NW.

A lookout has been established for a Black male wearing a tank top shirt and basketball shorts. No other details are currently available.

If you have information about this incident, please contact the HU Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100 or call 911 to reach MPD.

Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an armed robbery reported at approximately 2:50 a.m. near the intersection of 6th and W Streets, NW.

Two complainants, including one affiliated with Howard University, reported that two suspects approached them and took a cell phone and a wallet at gunpoint. The suspects are described as tall Black males, one with a heavy build and the other with a thin build.

Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Howard University Department of Public Safety (DPS) are investigating an armed robbery reported in the 2400 block of 6th Street NW.

A complainant reported being assaulted at gunpoint by an African American male, 6'1" with locked hair and wearing all black clothing, who forcibly took a laptop and keys inside of a first-floor bathroom in a nearby building. The suspect fled onto Georgia Ave., where the bookbag was retrieved immediately following the assault. 

Crime Alert - Auto Theft

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Howard University Department of Public Safety (DPS) are investigating an auto theft reported in the 600 block of Girard St, NW.  

A complainant reported the car missing at approximately 5:30 p.m. The vehicle is described as a black 2021 Kia Soul with ​Illinois license plates #CN7902. There is currently no description for possible suspects. 

Robbery - ADVISORY

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), along with the Howard University Department of Public Safety (DPS), is investigating an alleged robbery of a Howard University student, reported to DPS at approximately 3:45 a.m. and having occurred between midnight and 1:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of 8th Street, NW.

The complainant reported that while walking in the area, he was approached from behind by three to four suspects. He was struck and knocked to the ground, and the suspects took his cell phone and wallet.

Crime Alert - Robbery

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), along with the Howard University Department of Public Safety, is investigating a reported robbery of a Howard University student, which occurred at approximately 12:34 p.m. in the 2300 block of Georgia Ave. N.W.  

A complainant reported that while walking in the area he was approached by three suspects who demanded his coat. When he refused, they struck him several times about the head and body and forcibly took the coat.