Washington, DC

Montgomery County, MD

Germantown, MD

GERMANTOWN, Md. - One person was shot and killed behind a Germantown apartment building Friday night, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. County officials say at approximately 8:03 p.m., the Emergency Communications Center received multiple calls for shots fired in the 19500 block of Gunners Branch Road in Germantown.

No suspects in custody after man shot, killed behind Germantown apartment building

WASHINGTON - A man is scared after an armed carjacking inside the parking garage of his apartment complex in northeast D.C. He told police, it happened in a parking garage on the 300 block of H Street around 8:30 p.m. this past Tuesday night. He spoke exclusively to FOX’S 5...

Man says teens attacked, carjacked him at gunpoint inside parking garage of DC apartment complex

WASHINGTON - A dispute inside a Northwest deli Thursday afternoon escalated into shots being fired, and police say now a man is dead. The victim, according to D.C. police, did not appear to have been involved in the original altercation. At this point in the investigation, authorities believe he just happened to be walking in the area when the fight spilled outside the deli and into the street.

Man passing DC deli shot, killed after argument escalates

Waldorf, MD

Authorities are on the scene of a homicide investigation in the parking lot of a Charles County apartment complex after two men were killed Friday. Investigators were called to Lake Drive in Waldorf Friday around 7:30 a.m. They say they responded for reports of shots fired and found a man...

Homicide investigation in Waldorf after 2 men dead

Prince George's County, MD

Bowie, MD

Police say a student brought a loaded gun onto school property in Prince George's County on Friday. 18-year-old Onterrio Wilkinson of Hyattsville brought a gun to Non-Traditional Program North in Bowie, according to police. At around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, police were notified that school security took the gun from...

Loaded gun recovered from student at high school in PG County: police

Virginia State

WASHINGTON - D.C. police officials say an officer was killed Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in Virginia. "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ofc. Nelson Casillas, an 8-year member with MPD, who was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident earlier today in Virginia," the department posted on Twitter. "Our heartfelt sympathies are with his family & friends during this difficult time."

DC police officer killed in Virginia motorcycle crash

Calvert County, MD

Prince Frederick, MD

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. - A Calvert County church has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for repairs after a car crashed into their building Sunday. The crash happened at the Calvert County Baptist Church building on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick on June 4. Church officials said...

Calvert County Baptist Church looks for help after car crashes into building causing major damage

WASHINGTON - Authorities say a black bear has been spotted in a tree in a northeast D.C. neighborhood. The bear was seen just before 7:30 a.m. in a tree in the 1300 block of Franklin Street. ◀︎ ▶︎. ▼. Animal Care and Control is responding to the area and...

Black bear spotted in DC neighborhood

Upper Marlboro, MD

Upper Marlboro, Md. - Last year, FOX 5 visited 15 cities across the DMV. And in 2023, we're continuing that by visiting 15 more cities. Today's destination: Upper Marlboro, MD. The FOX 5 team was in Upper Marlboro on Friday, June 9. Here's everything you missed!

Exploring Upper Marlboro: FOX 5 Zip Trip 2023

Baltimore, MD

WASHINGTON - Klaus the Parrot was reunited with his family June 9 after a month-and-a-half-long sabbatical. Klaus went missing from his owners’ home in Baltimore City in April, only to be discovered in Arlington, Virginia nearly two months later. The bird traveled over 40 miles during his 49-day disappearance.

Bird reunited with owners after 49-day odyssey

WASHINGTON - Smoke from wildfires in Canada has elevated Washington, D.C. to Code PURPLE Air Quality Alert Thursday and raised the Baltimore and northern Virginia areas to Code RED as a thick, hazardous haze blankets the Mid-Atlantic. The smoke blotted out skylines and turned skies orange - turning the air...

Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires blankets region Thursday; Code Purple Air Quality Alert in DC

Police Commissioner Michael S. Harrison is stepping down after four years in the role, a tenure that focused on leading the city’s embattled police department through a series of reform efforts following the 2015 death of Freddie Gray. Harrison’s departure was announced Thursday morning at a news conference held...

Baltimore's police commissioner steps down after 4 years

Beltsville, MD

Another bear sighting in the DMV. This time, in Prince George's County. A viewer sent FOX 5 video and photos of this bear that was spotted in Beltsville at the Calverton Shopping Center.

Another bear sighting in the DMV

Bethesda, MD

Some restaurants in the DMV are trying to figure out how to handle outdoor dining as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region. FOX 5's Jacqueline Matter spoke with a restaurant in Bethesda about how the industry is being affected by the current air quality problems.

Poor air quality impacting outdoor dining in the DMV

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced new agency leaders to her cabinet Thursday. Sam Abed will become director of the Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services. He's been a top juvenile justice official with the state of Maryland. Dr. Ayanna Bennett has been appointed acting director of the D.C. Department of Health.

Bowser names new directors for DYRS and DC Health

Hyattsville, MD

HYATTSVILLE, Md. - A black bear was spotted Thursday morning in in Hyattsville. The sighting was made in the 4300 block of Oglethorpe Street. The City of Hyattsville posted a photo of the bear who appeared to have just knocked over a bird feeder. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources...

Black bear spotted in Hyattsville

WASHINGTON - The National Zoo is closed Thursday due to the poor air quality in the D.C. region brought on by smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires. #. "Due to the poor air quality in Washington, D.C., the Zoo is closed today, Thursday, June 8, for the safety of our animals, our staff and our guests," the Zoo posted on Twitter.

National Zoo closed Thursday due to poor air quality in DC region from Canadian wildfires

WASHINGTON - As the District prepares for Pride Weekend organizers are promising safety at festivities across the city amid anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flood the streets of D.C. for the annual Pride Parade and groups like the Capital Pride Alliance tell FOX 5 measures are in place to ensure everyone can have fun without any fear.

DC Pride organizers promise safety amidst growing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric

Charity, VA

Falls Church, VA

The Hamkae Center is celebrating 10 years of helping the northern Virginia Asian American community achieve social, economic, and racial justice. Some of the funds raised at the anniversary event Thursday will go toward helping expand healthcare access to immigrants and improve language access.

Hamkae Center in Falls Church celebrates 10 years

WASHINGTON - The Historic Frank D. Reeves Municipal Building, located within the U Street corridor in D.C., is undergoing new developments to bring new cultural and entertainment standouts. D.C.'s mayor announced plans for further developments last Friday, with the primary goal to honor the District's historic Black Broadway and create...

DC’s Reeve Center plans include cultural and entertainment standouts

Rosslyn, VA

Fort Myer, VA

Navy Yard, DC

Historic Anacostia, DC

Chillum, MD

Chevy Chase, DC

Takoma Park, MD

Potomac, VA

Cottage City, MD

Brentwood, MD

Colmar Manor, MD

N Brentwood, MD

Silver Spring, MD

North Chevy Chase, MD

Langley Park, MD

Fairmount Heights, MD

Seven Corners, VA

Bladensburg, MD

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Suspect in shot fired incident near Georgetown University Hospital found dead

WASHINGTON - A shot was fired during a domestic incident that involved a struggle over a gun near Georgetown University Hospital on Saturday. The Metropolitan Police...

Suspect in shot fired incident near Georgetown University Hospital found dead

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