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Several Arlington County officers reported injuries in the blast

Police in Prince George's County are investigating after a fatal shooting Tuesday morning.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Alexandria Police have arrested and charged four juveniles for the assault and robbery of another juvenile at McDonald's. Police responded to a McDonald's in the area of 3646 King Street in Bradlee Shopping Center on November 13, for the report of juveniles fighting. Upon arrival, police discovered a juvenile victim sitting outside the restaurant and was transported to the hospital for injuries.

Christopher Cross, 46, will face multiple murder charges after being connected to the fatal shooting of Temple Hills resident Brian Akinfe in September, authorities announced on Monday. At around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, members of the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the area of Branch...

WASHINGTON - A suspect has been charged with murder after police say he shot and killed a man following an altercation at DC Doors, a non-profit focused on helping members of D.C.’s Latino community secure housing. Police say 22-year-old Clarence McKnight is facing second-degree murder charges in the death...

In the early hours of December 1, 2023, Landover, Maryland, was the scene of a heartbreaking accident that cut short the life of 27-year-old Andrevene Bryan. At 1:10 am, a collision at the intersection of Landover Road and Kent Town Place involving her SUV and another car led to her tragic passing and left the car's driver seriously injured. Case number 23-0071271 now represents a community's grief as the Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit seeks answers from the public to piece together the events leading to this calamity.

The tranquil life of a small Washington community was shattered recently following the harrowing disappearance and subsequent discovery of Karen and Davido Koep. The couple's bodies were found near Joint Base Lewis-McChord after a distressing three-week search, bringing a devastating resolution to their absence. Their tenant, Timothy Burke, was arrested, facing severe charges of kidnapping and murder. While the grim discovery has brought closure to the Koeps' family, it has also exposed the wider socio-psychological impact such crimes have on tight-knit communities.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - For the first time, we’re hearing from the Prince George’s County Police officer who shot and killed a handcuffed man in his police cruiser. The trial of Cpl. Michael Owen started last week. He testified in his own defense on Monday. In January...

Wagswoofs – Myron Jones vividly recalls the radiant smile of his son, a memory that brings him immense joy. Regrettably, he can no longer gaze upon that infectious smile. On September 26, tragedy struck the life of Mr. Johnson when his 21-year-old son, Kamal, was fatally shot in Southeast, D.C. It has been several months since the incident, and the case remains unsolved. Unfortunately, Kamal’s case is just one of the 174 cold cases that the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has yet to bring to a resolution.

WASHINGTON - Five days after a Massachusetts man’s body was dumped in a D.C. alley, police are still looking for the Porsche and whoever was driving it the night they left the victim dead in a Northwest D.C. alleyway. The family of 41-year-old Alan Chen tells FOX 5 the...

• Mayor Muriel Bowser's office in D.C. has launched the Food Access Fund to address the lack of fresh food options east of the Anacostia River. • To kick off DMV Black Restaurant Week, Bowser's office announced an additional $5 million in funding for new restaurants.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Six Prince George's County firefighters are out of the hospital after their firetruck flipped over while crews responded to a fire late Sunday night, according to Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department (PGFD). Officials said the firefighters from their College Park Truck...

Rising crime rates in Washington DC have left students and parents in fear, with recent incidents of boys being robbed at gunpoint on their way to SAT prep class. Local authorities are being urged to increase police presence and support in schools.

MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Maryland is expected to record more than 600 deadly crashes this year, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. The state has already seen a dramatic increase in crashes of cars hitting and killing people walking or crossing the street. “A car, it can be a wonderful servant, but they […]

WASHINGTON (7News) — We're still about two and a half weeks away from the first day of astronomical winter. However, meteorological winter started on December 1 and this week's forecast is a good example of why we track both. The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a clipper system...

Investigators have not made any arrests and have no suspect information.

A woman was killed after she was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Prince George’s County. The crash happened just before 6:30 a.m. near Riggs Road and Ruatan Street in Adelphi.

In an exclusive report, Fox 5 reveals the shocking story of a man carjacked and shot in Mount Rainier, Prince George's County. The victim's wife shares her heart-wrenching experience, as the family grapples with the aftermath of this random act of violence.

We live behind the apartment building directly behind the zoo and they are abysmal about their trash pickup up schedule and capacity. Rats have taken over their parking lot and the alley at night, while crows show up in the am. We’ve sent in 10s of service tickets to DC...

• A multi-car crash occurred on Route 29 south in Howard County, Maryland. • The crash happened when a car entering Route 29 south from the Route 108 ramp lost control and struck two other vehicles.