CRIME & SAFETY
2 women shot at day care in Springfield with 70 kids inside; victim stopped shooter from entering
Two women were shot inside a KinderCare day care center in Springfield, Virginia, on Wednesday. Potentially saving lives, one of the victims refused to let the shooter enter, authorities say. More than 70 children were inside the day care at the time of the shooting but none were hurt, Fairfax...
Alexandria police investigating stabbing
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said it was investigating a stabbing Thursday night. APD said a man stabbed a woman in the 400 block of Mayflower Court. He then ran away. The woman was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. APD said the man and the woman were […]
NW DC dispensary employee fatally shot during armed robbery; suspects wanted
WASHINGTON (7News) — An employee of a Northwest D.C. marijuana dispensary was shot and killed during an armed robbery on Wednesday, March 27, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Around 2:57 p.m., two people showed handguns as they entered the dispensary in the 5100 block of Georgia Avenue,...
1 person shot, 2 arrested in officer-involved shooting outside District Heights store
SUITLAND, Md. (7News) — One man was shot and two were arrested in an officer-involved shooting outside of a GameStop store in District Heights, Maryland, Thursday afternoon. On March 28, at around 3:05 p.m., authorities said they were observing a carjacked car -- reportedly stolen the night before -- in the 5700 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights, Maryland, when they saw two men wearing masks get out of the car, into the GameStop store.
Property sale gone wrong in Southeast DC, victim shot: police
WASHINGTON - The Metropolitan Police Department continues to search for the suspects involved in a Southeast shooting. Police recently released photos and video of the suspects involved. Officers responded to the sounds of gunshots in the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue on March 25 around 2:21 p.m. after reports of...
Police release surveillance video of person of interest in Northeast shooting
WASHINGTON - D.C. police are investigating a shooting that left one man with injuries in Northeast over the weekend. Detectives are searching for the shooter and newly released surveillance video could help crack the case. They hope someone can identify the person of interest and the blue sedan captured on...
DC woman accused of killing woman who disappeared in October
A Southeast D.C. woman is accused of killing a Southwest D.C. woman reported missing in October, police said. Chyna Crawford, 25, was last seen about 10 p.m. Oct. 23 in the 4000 block of S. Capitol Street SW. Her family reported her missing three days later, police said. Police say...
Prince George's police officer shoots, injures robbery suspect at shopping center
A Prince George’s County police officer shot and injured a man suspected of trying to rob a District Heights store, the department says. The shooting occurred just after 3 p.m. at Pennsylvania Avenue and Silver Hill Road, in a shopping center parking lot. Prince George's County officers were conducting...
DC officer fires shots at dog, toddler transported to hospital: police
WASHINGTON - A toddler has been transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries from a dog attack in D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a dog attack in the 4500 block of Clermont Drive in Northeast around 10:23 a.m. Officials say an officer discharged their firearm at the dog.
22-Year-Old Accokeek Man Dies In Waldorf Collision
WALDORF, Md. – On March 27 at 11:17 p.m., officers responded to the area of St. Charles Parkway and Duncannon Road in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation showed a passenger car was traveling southbound on St. Charles Parkway when it left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire. The driver and rear-seat passenger were able to get out of the vehicle; however, the front-seat passenger was deceased on the scene.
Family of Woodbridge mother found in trash truck raises awareness on domestic violence
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE - The family of a Virginia mother who was found dead in a trash collection truck is speaking out for the first time, hoping to raise awareness about domestic violence. The victim’s child’s father has been arrested and charged in connection with her death. A...
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