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Man found shot outside Inova Alexandria Hospital dies; police investigating
Editor’s Note — The story has been updated to reflect the circumstances under which the man was found and events that followed as hospital staff members attempted to help him. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Police said it was investigating the death of a man whom someone found shot outside of Inova Alexandria Hospital […]
Man shot dead in Southeast DC, police continue investigation
WASHINGTON (7News) — A shooting left a man dead in Southeast, D.C. on Tuesday evening, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police said they responded to the 1900 block of 18th Street on June 11 for the report of a shooting. When they arrived at the scene, police said they found a man, later identified as 18-year-old Dionte Alexander, of Southeast, D.C., suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police searched for National Harbor homicide suspect in Alexandria
The Alexandria Police Department says that the at-large suspect in last month’s shooting homicide in a parking garage at the MGM National Harbor has ties across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Alexandria. Neal is accused of shooting and killing 37-year-old Daniel Antonio Thomas, of D.C., in a parking garage...
Mother of Oakton High School student killed in wreck maintains dissatisfaction weeks after driver was convicted
OAKTON, Va. — Just weeks before a judge decides the sentence for a man convicted of killing two Oakton High School students, the mother of one of the victims is speaking out. Young Jean Lee lost her 15-year-old daughter Leeyan Yan to a violent wreck in June 2022. Leeyan...
Maryland man linked to multiple burglaries arrested in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department said it has arrested a man connected to four burglaries in the Dunn Loring area. Police said that on May 24 at about 10:30 a.m., they responded to the 7900 block of Tire Swing Rd. for a burglary. Officers said that while the […]
Sleeping Virginia Tattoo Artist's Ex-Con Killer Arrested, Police Say
A 26-year-old ex-convict being held in jail in connection with an unrelated incident has been charged with murder in the death of a 30-year-old man.Tavaris Maleek Eberhardt is accused of killing Carlos Marcell Moore, 30, when he fired shots into the vehicle he was sleeping in on May 23, police…
Man shot dead in Anacostia
WASHINGTON - A man is dead after being shot Tuesday night in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood. The shooting was reported just after 10 p.m. in 1900 block of 18th Street. Police say the victim was unconscious and not breathing when they arrived. He died on the scene a short...
Juneteenth 2024 celebrations and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia
WASHINGTON - Juneteenth is almost here, and D.C. has plenty of planned events to celebrate the upcoming holiday on June 19 and throughout the days before. Here’s what you need to know about the different outings for commemorating the important occasion. Juneteenth Freedom Celebration:. The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum’s day-long...
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