Bullet holes could be seen near Bruce Monroe Elementary School and the Park View recreation center.
It was the scene after multiple shootings that happened days apart, leaving many inside the Park View community longing for a safe course of action.
“A sustained interest in pursuing a solution but also making residents feel empowered that they have the tools, resources, the support they need to get an answer,” said ANC 1E Commissioner Brad Howard, who represents the area.
There were three shootings in eight days inside the Northwest D.C. neighborhood, according to police.
On July 29, a shooting left one man injured near Otis Place NW, D.C. police said.
Then on July 31, two women were shot and injured on Warder Street NW.
Fast forward to Wednesday, and another shooting happened on Otis Place.
“I think what kind of triggered a lot of the response of frustration, anger and fear among our residents was that they were happening right out in front of the Park View Rec Center,” Howard said.
Saturday evening, those from the Park View neighborhood gathered for a forum to share their concerns, talk about gun violence prevention and lay out specific steps to address the increase in violence.
“These discussions are critical because we know crime and gun violence is a communal issue and requires a communal response, and so we’re going to continue to work with the community to make sure their voices are amplified and that city leaders and MPD officials understand the fear and concerns of the residents,” Howard said.
D.C. police said they’re still investigating all three shootings, and the community said they’re focused on working with local leaders and police to ensure their community is safe.
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