CRIME & SAFETY
2 men shot during shoe sale in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) confirmed two men were shot Sunday afternoon during a shoe sale. Officers responded to the 9500 block of Westerdale Drive for reports of a shooting. Two men were shot and taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Police: Car in fatal crash that killed 4 was taken in armed carjacking in Prince George’s County
The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) said a car that was part of a fatal crash that left four dead in Bowie on Friday evening was taken in an armed carjacking.
Woman found shot to death inside her SE DC home
WASHINGTON — Police have charged a man with murder after a woman was found shot to death inside her Southeast, D.C. home early Sunday morning. At 3:49 a.m., officers with the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 4000 block of 13th Street, Southeast, for a shooting. At the scene, officers found a woman inside her home suffering from gunshot wounds. She died at the scene.
Loved ones erect memorials at scene of tragic fiery crash
Witness the heartbreaking scene as family members lay memorials at the site of a devastating car crash in Prince George's County. Four lives were tragically lost when their vehicle veered off the road and collided with a tree.
Virginia Woman's Body Discovered Inside Tent at Burke Lake Park, Police Say
A chilling discovery at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax County triggers an investigation. A woman's lifeless body was found inside a tent on Saturday, leaving the community in shock. Tune in for the full report on this unfolding mystery.
Family grieves mother of three killed by stray bullet in Charles County
Friends and family gathered Sunday to remember a Maryland mother who was enjoying a night out with friends when she was gunned down. Mariah Logan, 27, was one of two people shot and killed in White Plains early Friday when two men got into a fight outside of Jammie’s Paddock on Crain Highway just after midnight, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said they exchanged gunfire and a bullet went into the bar, striking the mother of three.
Man killed crossing road in Camp Springs
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. - A man was killed Sunday night while crossing a roadway in Prince George's County. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. along southbound Branch Avenue south of Allentown Road in Camp Springs. Police say the striking vehicle remained on the scene. They have no yet identified the...
5 shootings plague DC in a single night: One dead, four injured including teen
WASHINGTON (7News) — It was another violent night around the District as police responded to five shootings from Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Officers responded to shootings in the following areas:. 4000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW: Police received a call at 9:32 p.m. for a shooting. A man...
Chaos Erupts At Parkdale High School Dispute Turns Physical
In an unfortunate incident today, Parkdale High School became the backdrop of a distressing altercation involving parents. The Prince George’s County Police Department (@PGPDNews) swiftly responded to the scene to de-escalate the situation. Text “KYS” to 37890 To Join Our Text Club For Exclusives, Prizes + More! Reports indicate that a dispute between parents escalated […]
Sunday morning shooting near DC Police substation under investigation
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred in Southeast Sunday morning. Police received a call just after 11:15 a.m. for the report of a shooting in the 2700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.
Fatal car accident leaves four dead in Prince George’s Co.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to call of a fatal car accident. The incident occurred in the 12700 block of Woodmore Road in Bowie, Md. around 7:30 p.m. The car had caught on fire and killing four people but their ages are not known as […]
Police seeking help to find man who stabbed bystander in the head in Laurel
LAUREL, Md. (7News) — Laurel police are seeking the public’s help to find a man that they said stabbed a person in the head Friday. Officers said they obtained an arrest warrant for 26-year-old Aric Carpenter for attempted murder and assault in connection with the incident. According to...
ATM stolen from hair salon in Kettering
An ATM was stolen from a hair salon in Kettering, Maryland, over the weekend. A barber who works at Phenix Salon Suites at Largo Plaza told News4 about the break-in on Saturday morning. He said it appears the thieves rammed a truck into the back of the salon and then made off with the ATM.
Prince George’s Co. man charged with murder in girlfriend’s shooting death
Prince George’s County police charged a 43-year-old man with murder Thursday in the shooting death of his girlfriend. Police say officers responded to an apartment in the 200 block of Harry S. Truman Drive in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro around 4 p.m. There, they found Courtney Blacksher,...
Man Arrested After Double Fatal Shooting At Jimmie's Paddock Bar in White Plains: Sheriff
New details have emerged after a shooter was arrested in connection to the fatal double shooting of two people on Friday morning in Charles County. White Plains resident James Fred Coffen, 45, is facing multiple murder charges following a shooting shortly after midnight that killed two people following a bar fight at Jimmie's Paddock.