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Honor roll student fighting for his life after Oxon Hill shooting, mom says
A mother is devastated after she says her 16-year-old son is fighting for his life in a hospital in Prince George’s County. He was shot in the head this past Monday in Oxon Hill. He's an eleventh-grade honor roll student at Archbishop Carrol High School” in D.C. FOX 5's Shomari Stone spoke to his mom who says he's in critical condition in intensive care at a level II trauma center.
Detectives Seek Clues in Northeast D.C. Fatal Shooting of Maryland Man
A man was gunned down in a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast D.C., and now detectives are on the hunt for answers. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident took place on Thursday, just after midnight, on the 4500 block of Sheriff Road. Upon arriving at the scene,...
Teen shot in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a shooting that left a teenager wounded Friday afternoon. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. Upon arrival, officers found a teenage boy suffering from gunshot wounds. He was conscious...
Pedestrian Struck On Train Tracks In Prince George's County: Laurel Police (Developing)
There is going to be a heavy police presence in Laurel on Friday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck on the train tracks. Members of the Laurel Police Department were called to the area of Main Street and Lafayette Avenue at around 1 p.m. on April 26 to investigate reports of a person who had been struck.
Suspects tried to carjack person delivering food in DC, police say
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was looking for three suspects accused of carjacking a food delivery worker on Wednesday. MPD said that around 11:50 p.m., the victim was delivering food in the 1100 block of 4th St. SW. While he was returning to his car, the suspects approached him. One […]
EXCLUSIVE: $66 million sent to crime victims in DC over past decade
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — $66 million has been approved for tens of thousands of people in D.C. over the past decade, to recover from traumatic experiences, according to data obtained by DC News Now in a records request with the U.S. Department of Justice. Victims of crimes can potentially get thousands of dollars for […]
Spring fever: Northeast cities chasing 90-degree highs
Get ready, get set, as much warmer days are on deck for the northeastern United States with some of the highest temperatures since early last autumn in store. A major flip of the weather pattern will allow temperatures to shoot through the roof in the Northeast as some locations may hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the last days of April, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Washington Post food critic highlights favorite restaurants, including an Alexandria spot
Vermilion at 1120 King Street has some pretty prestigious fans. Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema shared a list of his five favorite spots around the area with an emphasis on international cuisine. The last location on the list was Vermiilion, an Americana restaurant in Old Town known for its...
Career criminal convicted of federal firearms charge in West Virginia
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been convicted of illegally possessing a firearm in West Virginia. According to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Mario Adonte Crawley, age 51, a Washington, D.C. man with three prior felony convictions, was convicted by a jury of the unlawful possession of a firearm. The evidence at trial established […]
Calvert Community Welcomes Home Local Veterans
DUNKIRK, Md. – On Thursday, April 25th, crowds gathered to applaud 24 distinguished war veterans (aged 71-102 years old) at the Dunkirk District Park in Calvert County. It was the Capital Region Honor Flight Operation “Welcome Home” 2.0 ceremony. Before the arrival of the veterans, families, and...
Men Posing As Women On Social Media Lured Victims To Robberies In Charles County: Sheriff
This week, detectives arrested five suspects who were implicated in several armed robberies that date back to Tuesday, April 9, officials say. Two 17-year-old men from Waldorf. In each case, investigators say that the group used fake profiles of women on social media, and gave their victims directions to meet...
These are the DC area's top 10 high schools, according to US News
WASHINGTON - Three D.C. area high schools are ranked in the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report. U.S. News and World Report's annual "Best High School Rankings" for 2024 was just released, reviewing more than 24,000 public high schools in all 50 states. Analysts categorized schools based on factors including state assessments, graduation rates, and college readiness, according to the report.
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