

14th and Park Road, NW. Photos by Rachel Ayn Konick

Update from Alert DC 1:15pm: “MPD reports the police activity in the 3100 Block of 14th Street, NW is clear and the associate road closure is now open.”

Jeff wrote at 12:39pm: “the whole block around Target in Columbia Heights looks like it’s blocked off by police cars. Lots of ambulances and fire trucks as well. Any idea what’s up?”

Rachel replied:

“HAZMAT units putting on gas masks of some sort. Looks like something happened inside the Bank of America.”

From Alert DC: ” MPD reports the 3100 Block of 14th Street, NW is closed in both directions due to police activity. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.”