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Federal Agent Says Surveillance Network Video Captured Homicide Scene
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent testified about a national network of surveillance cameras that prosecutors say captured a 2019 fatal shooting incident in the District. The trial testimony was presented before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on May 15.
GoFundMe Created For 26-Year-Old Mother Who Died In Car Accident
SEVERN, Md. – On May 6, 2024, at approximately 12:55 a.m., an Anne Arundel County Patrol Officer observed a speeding vehicle on Annapolis Road near Reece Road in Severn and attempted to stop it. The vehicle fled, and the officer ceased pursuit. Shortly after, a 911 call reported a crash on Jessup Road.
DC Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Washington, DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DC Dragon Boat Festival is proud to return to Washington, DC this spring for its 21st year-anniversary. Tomorrow morning at Thompsons Boat Center on the waterfront in DC, local teams will participate in this long-standing tradition that happens in both Taiwan and many other U.S. cities. This year’s festival will feature the ancient tradition of Dragon Boat racing as well as many other enriching cultural activities, including dancing and a variety of food. Visit www.dcdragonboatfestival.com for more details.
Maryland teacher under investigation after viral TikTok of students taking out his braids
Mixed reaction after video of Prince George's County teacher having braids taken out by students goes viral. There are mixed reactions from the community after a Maryland school teacher was placed under investigation over viral TikTok videos featuring interactions with his students that some criticize as inappropriate. Hillcrest Heights, Md....
Man sentenced to 24 years for 2021 Northeast DC shooting that killed one, injured another
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man was sentenced to 24 years in prison Friday for a 2021 shooting that left one man dead and another person injured in Northeast, according to the District’s U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to court evidence, on December 10, 2021, DeJuan Bell, 47,...
Angela Alsobrooks Could Be Third Black Woman Elected To U.S. Senate As She Wins Maryland Democratic Primary
In what may have been one of the most significant primary races held on Tuesday, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks emerged as Maryland’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in this year’s election. Alsobrooks faces a challenging general election race to become potentially only the third Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate in… Continue reading Angela Alsobrooks Could Be Third Black Woman Elected To U.S. Senate As She Wins Maryland Democratic Primary
FOX Local Zip Trip 10th Anniversary Special
FOX Local celebrates the 10th Anniversary of FOX 5’s Zip Trip. This FOX Local Zip Trip 10th Anniversary Special highlights many of the top moments and segments from Zip Trip over the past 10 years. Our FOX 5 team shares their favorite memories. From a Jr. Reporter push-up competition to getting proposed to by a viewer live on-air. The special captures the spirit and excitement of our Zip Trips and why they have been a party in the mornings for over a decade.
Man dead after shooting near Suitland, Md. apartment complex
SUITLAND, Md. (7News) — A man is dead after a shooting in Suitland, Maryland Thursday evening, according to Prince George’s County police. Officers responded to the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 6500 block of Hil-Mar Drive around 7 p.m. for the report of a shooting.
Document: *Decedent Identified* MPD Investigating Southeast Homicide
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 15 on the 3300 block of D Street, SE. According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting...
DC weather: 4th rainy weekend in a row ahead for DMV
WASHINGTON - Grab an umbrella – rain is in the forecast for this Saturday and Sunday. Sound familiar?. If it seems like it has rained almost every weekend so far this year – it’s because it has!. FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes says it has rained during 15...
Victim follows suspected carjackers in Maryland, suspects shoot at driver: police
WASHINGTON - D.C. police continue to investigate a carjacking in the district that escalated to a chase and shooting in Maryland. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to 2005 Upshur Street Northeast on Wednesday, May 15, for the report of a stolen vehicle. Police say the victim said her vehicle was stolen from outside the location around 10 p.m., where she located her driver's door handle on the ground and her vehicle gone.
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