WASHINGTON (7News) — The King Street Oyster Bar in DC’s NoMa neighborhood had no licensing issues prior to Saturday’s quadruple shooting, nor were any crimes documented at its location.

Neighbors and a source pointed to the cause of most of the crime in the area. They said there are two apartments on opposite sides of M Street, NE, where crime often occurs.

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Robert Brannum is a former member of the ANC and the Civilian Advisory Council.

“These are immature arguments,” Brannum said. “You disrespected me because you may be carrying a bigger gun or because you said something to one of my friends. I saw you at a club and you didn’t acknowledge my presence.”

The DC crime map shows 12 murders, 49 assaults with dangerous weapons, and 33 robberies within walking distance of each other.

“Drug-related issues,” Brannum said. “But most of it is community interactions and arguments. This is my neighbor, I have control over it, so don’t come on my side of the street.”

Police said Saturday that a group was on the patio of the King Street Oyster Bar while it was closed.

“Companies need to realize this is more than just a place to make money,” Brannum said.

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Four people were shot and two others were killed in front of the restaurant. The restaurant was closed for four days because the cameras were not working and the terrace was not secured.

The area around 22 M Street, NE is not currently designated as a drug-free zone. This means that MPD would have the authority to break up large groups to combat drug-related crimes in the area. In order for this to be designated as a drug-free zone, MPD would need to track the number of drug-related arrests and violent crimes in the area.