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Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead Located, Police Say Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead Located, Police Say
Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead Located, Police Say It took less than 24 hours for members of the Metropolitan Police Department to track down a vehicle that was linked to Sunday's mass shooting in Northwest DC that left two dead and five hospitalized. On Tuesday, Investigators released a photo of a vehicle of interest - a black Infiniti - that may have been involved in the shooting that left Southeast resident Anthony Brown, and Baltimore resident Jay Lucks, both 32, dead. The following morning, the department announced that the vehicle has been located, but no suspects have been identified or apprehended as of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, …

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by Zak Failla
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Photo Released Of Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead Photo Released Of Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead
Photo Released Of Black Infiniti Linked To Mass DC Shooting That Left Maryland Man Dead New details continue to emerge as the Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate Sunday's mass shooting in Northwest DC that left two dead and five hospitalized. Investigators released a photo of a vehicle of interest - a black Infiniti - that may have been involved in the shooting that left Southeast resident Anthony Brown, and Baltimore resident Jay Lucks, both 32, dead. At approximately 3 a.m. on March 17, gunshots rang out in the 700 block of P Street NW near 7th Street, leaving seven people with injuries, according to a spokesperson for the agency. Upon arrival offic…

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by Zak Failla
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Person Of Interest Sought In DC Hotel Murder Of High School Student Person Of Interest Sought In DC Hotel Murder Of High School Student
Person Of Interest Sought In DC Hotel Murder Of High School Student The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a person of interest in connection with the Northeast DC murder of a high school student. Akira Wilson, 18, was found dead of a gunshot wound inside a room in the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol on First Street around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, police said. Officers were called there on a report of a gunshot, they said.  Police are now looking to question a man captured by a surveillance camera. The teen was a senior at Jackson-Reed High School, according to a message the school p…

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by Nicole Acosta
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18-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Northeast DC Hotel Room: Police 18-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Northeast DC Hotel Room: Police
18-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Northeast DC Hotel Room: Police An 18-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a Northeast DC hotel room over the weekend, authorities said. Officers responded to the 1200 block of First Street on a report of a shooting around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Once inside a hotel room, officers found an unconscious woman suffering from a gunshot wound, they said.  The grisly discovery was made inside the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/US Capitol, police confirmed to Fox5DC.   The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene by EMS worke…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Suspect At Large After Two Shot On Metrobus Near Southeast DC School: Report Suspect At Large After Two Shot On Metrobus Near Southeast DC School: Report
Suspect At Large After Two Shot On Metrobus Near Southeast DC School: Report A suspect was at large after two people were shot on a Metrobus near a Southeast DC school on Thursday, Nov. 17, WJLA reports. The shooting happened around 8:20 a.m. on the 800 block of Yuma Street close to KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory school, which is located on 8th Street, according to DC police and the outlet. A man and teen girl, who was on her way to school, were taken to a local hospital, where both are expected to survive, the outlet says. No arrests have been made and police say they are looking for a 17-year-old Black man who stands 4-foot-8 to 5 feet tall. Alert: Shoot…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Maryland Man Among Two Killed In DC Shooting That Left Woman Critical: Police Maryland Man Among Two Killed In DC Shooting That Left Woman Critical: Police
Maryland Man Among Two Killed In DC Shooting That Left Woman Critical: Police Police have apprehended a wanted 27-year-old shooter who allegedly killed an innocent bystander and a Maryland man in a summertime Southeast, DC triple shooting that left a third woman with critical injuries, the Metropolitan Police says. Beysean Jones, of District Heights in Maryland, has been arrested by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and charged with first-degree murder by armed, investigators announced. Southeast resident Tijuan Wilson, 41, a father of three who was shot in the presence of his children, according to NBC Washington, was among the …

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by Zak Failla
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New Details Released As Police Investigate Halloween Murder Of 14-Year-Old In DC New Details Released As Police Investigate Halloween Murder Of 14-Year-Old In DC
New Details Released As Police Investigate Halloween Murder Of 14-Year-Old In DC The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch has released new information regarding the teen who was shot and killed in Southeast DC on Halloween night. Antione Manning, 14, was found with a gunshot wound at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 to the 2600 block of Birney Place, according to investigators on Tuesday, Nov. 1. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the department released surveillance photos of a vehicle believed to be involved in Manning's murder. Antione ManningInstagram/@trayonwhite DC Police Chief Robert Contee III said that upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old wi…

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Teen Football Player Murdered By Unknown Gunman On Halloween Night In DC Police ID Teen Football Player Murdered By Unknown Gunman On Halloween Night In DC
Police ID Teen Football Player Murdered By Unknown Gunman On Halloween Night In DC The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch has released new information regarding the teen who was shot and killed in Southeast DC on Halloween night. Antione Manning, 14, was found with a gunshot wound at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 to the 2600 block of Birney Place, according to investigators on Tuesday, Nov. 1. No information about a possible motive or suspect has been released by the police. Councilmember Trayon White penned a heartfelt memorial of Manning on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shar…

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by Zak Failla
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Trail Of Blood Leads Police To Wounded Pit Bull Shot During DC Home Invasion Trail Of Blood Leads Police To Wounded Pit Bull Shot During DC Home Invasion
Trail Of Blood Leads Police To Wounded Pit Bull Shot During DC Home Invasion A pit bull was allegedly shot during a burglary in southeast D.C. in an early morning robbery, reports Fox 5 DC. The dog was reportedly shot around 1:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21 in the area of 18th and 23rd Streets. Officers arrived to find a home with an open window screen and a trail of blood leading to the dog who was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, the outlet continues. The pit bull was rushed to an animal hospital to be treated. No other injuries were reported in the robbery. Police say that no one was home during the incident but investigators are attempting to find security foot…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Suspect Facing Murder Charge For Gunning Down Maryland Man In DC, Police Say Suspect Facing Murder Charge For Gunning Down Maryland Man In DC, Police Say
Suspect Facing Murder Charge For Gunning Down Maryland Man In DC, Police Say The months-long investigation into the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old Maryland man led to a murder charge for a suspect who was wanted in Washington, DC, police announced. Dionte Anderson, 24, of Southeast, DC, was arrested by members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday, Oct. 18 on a warrant charging him with second-degree murder while armed for his role in the death of Greenbelt resident Adrian Mack over the summer. Shortly after 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, investigators from the Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to t…

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by Zak Failla
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Night Of Violence: Two Maryland Teens Killed By Shooter In DC, Police Say Night Of Violence: Two Maryland Teens Killed By Shooter In DC, Police Say
Night Of Violence: Two Maryland Teens Killed By Shooter In DC, Police Say Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have identified a pair of Maryland teens who were shot and killed in Southeast, DC on Monday night. Reginald Cooper and Davonte Berkley, both 19, both of District Heights, were both found shot by officers shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17 in the 1300 block of Congress Street, according to investigators. Police say that one of the teens was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was transported to an area hospital and pronounced dead a short time after. A third victim was also located on Tuesday night after being admitted to…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Murder Suspect Apprehended For April Shooting Of DC Grandmother, Volunteer, Police Say Maryland Murder Suspect Apprehended For April Shooting Of DC Grandmother, Volunteer, Police Say
Maryland Murder Suspect Apprehended For April Shooting Of DC Grandmother, Volunteer, Police Say A Maryland man has become the latest suspect to be charged with murder months after a fatal midday shooting in DC, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. District Heights resident Norvin Dickerson, 41, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 8 with first-degree murder while armed for his role in the shooting of 38-year-old Tiffany Wiggins in April, authorities said. Previously, on Tuesday, June 7, a Southeast, DC resident whose name was not released by police on Thursday was arrested and also charged with murder, according to the department. At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, h…

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by Zak Failla
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One Killed By MPD Officer Investigating DC Shooting One Killed By MPD Officer Investigating DC Shooting
One Killed By MPD Officer Investigating DC Shooting A 31-year-old man was shot and killed in DC after an earlier shooting left two people injured, authorities announced. Kevin Hartgraves-Shird, of Southeast, DC was shot and killed by an officer of the Metropolitan Police Department in the 200 block of Madison Street during an investigation into a shooting on Saturday, July 30 in Northwest DC, officials said. At approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, members of the Fourth District responded to the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Longfellow Street in Northwest, where there was a reported shooting.  Upon arrival, members located…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Man Among Two Killed In DC Shooting That Left Woman Critical: Police Maryland Man Among Two Killed In DC Shooting That Left Woman Critical: Police
Maryland Man Among Two Killed In DC Shooting That Left Woman Critical: Police An innocent bystander and Maryland man were both killed in a Southeast, DC triple shooting that left a third woman with critical injuries, the Metropolitan Police announced. Southeast resident Tijuan Wilson, 41, a father of three who was shot in the presence of his children, according to NBC Washington, was among the victims who were shot in the 4300 block of 4th Street in Southeast on Wednesday, July 27, according to officials. Prince George's County resident Ronald Brown, 19, of Oxon Hill, was also killed in the shooting. The name of the hospitalized woman has not been released.…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Identify Southeast D.C. Man Killed In Local Double Shooting Police Identify Southeast D.C. Man Killed In Local Double Shooting
Police Identify Southeast D.C. Man Killed In Local Double Shooting Police have identified a man who was killed in a shooting that also wounded a female on Saturday, July 9 in Southeast D.C. Officers responded to reports of gunshots at the 100 block of Atlantic Street at around 12 p.m. to find  33-year-old Amos Jones and one female victim, the Metropolitan Police Department reported. The female victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and Jones was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that would lead to an arrest. An…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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60-Year-Old DC Man Stabbed Dead 60-Year-Old DC Man Stabbed Dead
60-Year-Old DC Man Stabbed Dead The victim killed in a morning stabbing has been identified as a Southeast D.C man, authorities say. Orlando Murphy, 60, was found with stab wounds on the 3600 block of Brothers Place around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, Metropolitan Police say. Murphy was pronounced dead on the scene. A $25,000 reward is being offered to anyone that can provide information leading to an arrest in the case.  Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message…

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by Annie DeVoe