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Three shot, one dead in Southeast DC shooting, police investigate
WASHINGTON (7News) — Three people were shot in Southeast, D.C. Wednesday evening, police said. One of them died the next day. On March 27, at around 7:45 p.m., officers said they responded to the 3400 block of Stanton Road, in Southeast, D.C. for a report of gunshot sounds. Shortly after, police said they received reports of three people suffering from gunshot wounds, being treated at a nearby local hospital.
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.
Black Maryland politicians respond to racist comments following Key Bridge collapse
With less than two weeks left before they adjourn for the year, the Maryland General Assembly has continued its work in the face of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. But, for some lawmakers, it tinges the remainder of the legislating to be done and their role as elected officials. Sen. Charles Sydnor, a Black Democrat from Baltimore County, stood on the Senate floor at the end of ...
Bridge phobia: Key Bridge collapse has intensified fears in some drivers
BALTIMORE -- The world saw the unthinkable happen Tuesday morning when a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The iconic bridge in the Patapsco River instantly collapsed, plunging eight construction workers into the water amid a mess of metal and concrete.This disaster unlocked a new fear for many and intensified existing fears for others driving over tall bridges.Because our area is surrounded by water, bridges are difficult to avoid."I get hives and I shake and I can't talk and I just have the worst anxiety with it," a Maryland resident said. "Even if my husband drives, I have to...
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...
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 […]
Activists watch for potential impact on environment as Key Bridge cleanup unfolds
Authorities removing twisted wreckage from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge are deploying nearly a mile’s worth of barriers in the water, testing samples for contamination and monitoring the Patapsco River for oil and other hazardous spills as they confront the potential for environmental fallout. The Unified...
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