Shooting on Baltimore Washington Parkway

On Sunday, October 26, 2008, at approximately 4:11 a.m., the United States Park Police responded to the north bound lanes of the Baltimore Washington Parkway south of Route 197 for report of a shooting. The initial investigation revealed two vehicles were traveling north when the occupant(s) of one vehicle fired upon the other. The driver of the other vehicle, a Lexus sedan was struck. The victim pulled off the parkway and notified the police. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.

The victim is identified as 35 year old Jude Ngu of Laurel, Maryland.

The northbound lanes of the parkway were closed and all traffic was diverted onto Powder Mill Road until approximately 9:00 a.m. for the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident, please call the United States Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.

Marine Corps Marathon Road Closures

These are the United States Park Police road closures for the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 26, 2008. All closure times are subject to change due to issues or concerns beyond our control. Please visit www.marinemarathon.com for further information.

Memorial Bridge 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

West Potomac Park 4:00 am - 12:00 pm

East Potomac Park 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Access to Golf Course and Tennis courts will be available

Rock Creek Parkway from Pennsylvania Avenue ramp to Ohio Drive 8:00 am - 11:30 am

George Washington Memorial Parkway
Southbound to Memorial Avenue 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Southbound to Washington Blvd (Route 27) 4:00 am - 11:00 am
Northbound to Memorial Bridge 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Southbound Boundary Channel to North Pentagon Parking 4:00 am - 11:00 am
Northbound from TR Bridge to Spout Run (One Lane) 5:00 am - 10:00 am
Spout Run 7:15 am - 10:00 am

Constitution Ave
23rd Street to 15th Street 7:30 am - 12:45 pm

15th Street from Constitution Ave to Independence Ave 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

17th Street from Constitution Ave to Independence Ave 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

National Mall
Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 3rd Street 5:00 am - 1:30 pm
Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street 5:00 am - 1:30 pm

All closures should be reopened by 1:30 p.m.

Fatal Crash Suitland Parkway

On October 16, 2008, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the United States Park Police were notified of a body found in the woodline off the east bound lanes of Suitland Parkway, west of Suitland Road.

The initial investigation revealed the woman was involved in a vehicle crash on October 7th. The incident is being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Branch.

The deceased is identifed as 50 year old Jean Kearney of Forestville, Maryland.

Anyone with information about this incident, please call the United States Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.