Crime Alerts: August 9-10

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out four crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Aug. 9 and 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 10.

A crime alert was sent out at 9:02 p.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 4200 block of Blaine Street, NE. Police identified the suspect as a Black male wearing a black ski mask, black jeans, in a gold Lexus truck with a heavy tint.

A second crime alert was sent out at 11:15 p.m. due to a gun robbery in the 1200 block of First Street, NE. Police identified the suspect as a tall Black male who was approximately 25-30 years of age with a dark complexion, medium build and wearing a dark-colored hoodie.

A third crime alert was sent at 11:45 p.m. due to a gun robbery in the 5900 block of 14th Street, NW. Police identified the suspects as three Black males wearing ski masks, all black clothing.

A final crime alert was sent out at 2:45 a.m. due to a shooting in the 1200 block of K Street, NE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).