Fatal shooting on Q Street

I heard these shots last night and now knowing where it was located I’m wondering why it took 10-15 mins before I heard sirens.

I missed this one but I was also watching a WWII movie then so probably didn’t hear the difference. I did hear the ones at 3:00am the other night which sounded like on our street.

I heard this. Called 911 and they told me it was probably just fireworks and hung up.

I could actually hear 2-3 ricochets whiz past my window, we are 2 houses down.

I have personally now observed 5 shootings this year on the corner of 27th and Q. The last four the police all said are “unrelated incidents.” And I’m not home all that much, its completely reasonable to think there could be 10 shootings from that corner this year. There have also been a handful of fist fights and very loud verbal arguments at that intersection. Clearly something is going on in one of those houses at that corner. I told the police last time I called them about a fight that if they don’t do something someone will die at 27th and Q, they told me call them back when people are phsyically assaulting one another, verbal arguments aren’t “fights” they respond to. And now a 18 year old has lost his life at the very spot.

This leaves me pining for the whole petanque courts kerfuffle.

Am I wrong, or did somebody mention on some other thread that kids play ball at the intersection of 26th or 27th and Q? Aren’t there kids in danger if there’s so much gunplay in the area?

I’d hate for a kid’s death to be the thing that gets everyone’s attention on the issue. Well, anyone’s death, you get my point.

Ziti – that was me that mentioned the kids. You are correct a group of about ten kids ranging from around ages 5 to 12 regularly play basketball in the street about 15 feet from this shooting.

Lots of posts about folks saying what they heaed but not many or any from those same folks stating how disgusted they are that this sort of thing goes on in their neighborhood. I’m sure you are but always find it amazing how people post how they heard gunshots almost like it’s no big deal or they are just so used to it that it doesn’t really matter. I for one am fed up, hince why I’m moving. It’s sad for Church Hill. For every good that people try to do to make it a better place, there is this sort of daily activity that continues to bring it down.

#16, Maybe people are posting what they know as a way to share information and awareness? I’m not sure how complaining and stating that you’re leaving is any more productive. Clearly no one is here to post how excited they were to hear violent crimes occur. I am sad to see people feel they need to flee Church Hill, but I hope you are replaced by someone who is actually interested in building a community instead of just settling in to one.

@2- The sirens you heard 10-15 minutes later were most likely the ambulance leaving the scene. The news reported that officers in the area actually heard the gunfire and were on scene in seconds. EMS only enters the scene once PD tells them it is clear to enter (in other words the shooting has stopped). So let’s assume that may have taken another coulple of minutes. Im pretty sure that eye witnesses would report the area flooded with blue and red lights very quickly.

Chris – if any of us were looking to settle into an established pristine neighboring none of us would have moved here, so I don’t think that comparison is fair. I am all for putting in the time, work, money and effort to make it a better place just like many others, and I do that regularly. However I’m not going to stay if I perceive my efforts to be a waste of time, and I have yet to get even the slightest ray of hope that there is a effort to make things better except for vague reactionary statements from the city that are never backed up with an actual policy or funding. So far my biggest issue is crime, and the feeling I get from the police and the city is that my efforts are completely wasted. At the scene of Wednesday’s shooting I was watching the press agent for the RPD talk about how the city needs the community’s help and is seeking their information, so then why did I get blown off by three officers when I approached them with possible suspect information? Especially in a neighborhood where the Stop Snitching movement is rampant, it is totally unacceptable to do anything other than stop the presses and bend over backwards when someone approaches an officer and says they have information about a possible murder suspect. You can blame the people talking about leaving all you want, but I would just say some of us are realistic enough to understand when something is a lost cause.

@17 – you’re being charitable with “lackadaisical.”

Lucky – I eventually spoke to Chief Norwood directly to give my information because I was determined I would not leave the scene without someone listening to me.