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District Man Sentenced For Killing 16-Year-Old During Deadly Drug Deal In DC: Feds District Man Sentenced For Killing 16-Year-Old During Deadly Drug Deal In DC: Feds
District Man Sentenced For Killing 16-Year-Old During Deadly Drug Deal In DC: Feds An 18-year-old gunman who killed a teen during a botched drug deal in Washington, DC will avoid the maximum prison term after a judge showed leniency, federal authorities announced. District resident Eugene Williams was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in December for the fatal shooting of DeShaun Francis, 16, who accompanied a family member to sell marijuana in February 2022. According to court documents, on Feb. 8, 2022, Williams arranged to buy weed from a family member of Francis, with the intention of visiting his father after the deal went down. Fra…
Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says
Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says Thousands of dollars have been raised by the community on behalf of the family of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed in a Metro station in Northeast DC last week. Avion Evans was identified by the Metropolitan Police Department as the teenager who was killed when a fight broke out on the platform of the Brookland-Catholic University Metro Station in the 800 block Monroe Street NE.  The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m. on April 4. Upon arrival, officers found Evans suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the station by DC Fire and EMS personn…
47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police 47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police
47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in Prince George’s County over the weekend, police said. Darryl Hazel, of Suitland, was found wounded from gunfire as officers responded to the shooting report near the 6300 block of Suitland Road in Camp Springs around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, April 7, PGPD said. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s) but do not believe the crime was random. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with informatio…
Three Admit To Mistakenly Shooting Father, Son Heading To WWE Show In Northeast DC: Feds Three Admit To Mistakenly Shooting Father, Son Heading To WWE Show In Northeast DC: Feds
Three Admit To Mistakenly Shooting Father, Son Heading To WWE Show In Northeast DC: Feds Three men who shot a father and his 14-year-old son waiting to head to a WWE wrestling event in Northeast DC more than five years ago have admitted to their roles in the mistaken hit, federal authorities announced. District residents Jamal Matthews, Darnell Savoy, and Stefon Freshley pleaded guilty over the weekend to the Dec. 28, 2018 shooting of two people in the Clay Terrace neighborhood who were innocent bystanders. According to the government’s evidence, the victims were in their SUV standing along the curb in the 200 block of 54th Street NE, waiting for a friend to arrive so they…
Man Gunned Down In Baltimore Days After 21st Birthday, Family Says: 'He Was Brilliant' Man Gunned Down In Baltimore Days After 21st Birthday, Family Says: 'He Was Brilliant'
Man Gunned Down In Baltimore Days After 21st Birthday, Family Says: 'He Was Brilliant' Community support is on the rise for the grieving family of a 21-year-old man who was shot and killed in Baltimore earlier this month. Christopher Yancey was found with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital when police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near the 1200 block of North Potomac Street on Saturday, March 16. He had turned 21 just 11 days beforehand. A GoFundMe launched by his older sister, Tykiara, described her loving brother as “brilliant, intelligent, outgoing and outspoken.” “Chris Loved His Family & Friends And Always Showed Up For Everybody,” she …
Teen Killed, Man Injured In Double Shooting During Suspected Drug Deal In MD, Sheriff Says Teen Killed, Man Injured In Double Shooting During Suspected Drug Deal In MD, Sheriff Says
Teen Killed, Man Injured In Double Shooting During Suspected Drug Deal In MD, Sheriff Says An overnight shooting left an 18-year-old dead and a second person hospitalized during a possible drug deal gone wrong in Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. Jayden Samari Reed has been identified as the teen who was shot and killed on Saturday night in the 11300 block of Snow Owl Place in Waldorf, officials say. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after 8 p.m. on March 16 to investigate reported gunshots, and when they arrived, found Reed inside the vehicle suffering from multiple injuries. The Waldorf resident was pronounced dead while par…
Man Killed In Prince George's Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says Man Killed In Prince George's Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says
Man Killed In Prince George's Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says The mourning family members of the man fatally shot in a Maryland stairwell last week describe him as a “bright soul” who was simply “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Davon Brooks, 29, of Camp Springs, was found in a stairwell with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead as officers responded to a building on the 3700 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville at about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. “Davon was a bright soul and an unproblematic person; he loved his family and friends,” reads a GoFundMe launched for his funeral expenses. “A life taken too soon as a result of being in t…
55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police 55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police
55-Year-Old Man Shot In Baltimore’s Frankford Neighborhood In Broad Daylight: Police Police are investigating a broad daylight shooting in the Frankford neighborhood on Baltimore’s Northeast side on Friday, March 1. Police were called to the 5400 block of Sinclair Lane to investigate the shooting report around 1:05 p.m. A 55-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The investigation is being led by Northeast District Shooting detectives. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2444. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All…
Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Prince George's County Triple-Shooting: Police Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Prince George's County Triple-Shooting: Police
Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Prince George's County Triple-Shooting: Police A man and girl were killed, and a woman was wounded in a triple-shooting in Maryland Wednesday night, Feb. 28. It happened in a home on the 6900 block of Stansbury Lane in Landover around 9:30 p.m., Prince George’s County Police said. Officers found three wounded from gunfire and pronounced the man and girl dead at the scene. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Detectives don’t believe the crime to be random, adding that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip using the P3 Tips app or call PG Crime Solvers a…
Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG
Six Charged For 'Pattern Of Violence' Affecting 80+ Victims In Baltimore: Maryland AG Six people have been charged for what authorities describe as a “horrifying string of violence” affecting more than 80 citizens throughout Maryland, primarily in Baltimore. Anecio Rodriguez, Lovelle Little, Kevin Mills, and Twan Ellis, all of Baltimore, are accused of committing more than 80 crimes, ranging from armed carjackings, robberies, and assaults to burglaries and a murder, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced alongside federal authorities on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Two defendants are minors whose identities have been withheld, said Brown. The investigation, led by the B…
DC Dognapping Victim Shares Footage In Desperate Plea For Help: 'He Threatened To End My Life' DC Dognapping Victim Shares Footage In Desperate Plea For Help: 'He Threatened To End My Life'
DC Dognapping Victim Shares Footage In Desperate Plea For Help: 'He Threatened To End My Life' Tragedy struck twice in less than a year for a dog-lover from DC who has now lost two puppies. Teffiney Worthy got a French bulldog puppy shortly after she lost her other dog during floods last August at District Dogs NE daycare facility. On Saturday, Nov. 25, Worthy was met by an armed dognapper at the door of her Northeast DC home, she and police said. Armed with a taser, the man demanded Worthy's 6-month-old puppy Hendrix, then got into a black Nissan with tinted windows and paper tags and fled eastbound on Monroe Street NE, police said. Worthy shared a photo of the dognapper and vide…
Dozens Of Fugitives In DMV Behind Bars After Three-Day 'Operation Trident',' Officials Say Dozens Of Fugitives In DMV Behind Bars After Three-Day 'Operation Trident',' Officials Say
Dozens Of Fugitives In DMV Behind Bars After Three-Day 'Operation Trident',' Officials Say Dozens of fugitives were apprehended following a three-day operation around Washington, DC that led to the recovery of three weapons, authorities announced on Thursday. "Operation Trident" reached it's conclusion on Thursday, Oct. 5, which landed local and federal officials with 48 suspects in custody, many of whom were on supervised release or on probation for previous offenses. "Together we captured 48 violent fugitives," Assistant Director in Charge David Sundberg of the FBI Washington Field Office said. "We're grateful to our federal and local partners for working with us this week and…
Police ID Man Killed During Capitol Heights Carjacking Police ID Man Killed During Capitol Heights Carjacking
Police ID Man Killed During Capitol Heights Carjacking A 52-year-old man was killed over the weekend during a violent carjacking in Prince George's County.  Capitol Heights Michael Fernando Davis was identified on Monday as the victim who suffered fatal injuries during the theft of his car, which was subsequently crashed nearby, police say. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 in the 5700 block of Gladstone Way.  Police say that when officers arrived at the scene of the carjacking, they found Davis suffering from trauma. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.&nbs…
Men In Black Caught On Camera During Armed Robbery At Maryland 7-Eleven (VIDEO) Men In Black Caught On Camera During Armed Robbery At Maryland 7-Eleven (VIDEO)
Men In Black Caught On Camera During Armed Robbery At Maryland 7-Eleven (Video) Police in Montgomery County have released new video of a violent armed robbery inside a Germantown 7-Eleven. Two clerks were assaulted by a pair of men early on Tuesday morning when they made off with cash, merchandise, and their victims' personal property, authorities say. A police spokesperson said that at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, two masked men dressed in all black came running into the convenience store on Middlebrook Road.  One pointed a black handgun at an employee and forced him behind the cash register while demanding cash, to which he complied. When the …
Teen Shooter Apprehended For Murder Of Man Near Catholic University In DC Teen Shooter Apprehended For Murder Of Man Near Catholic University In DC
Teen Shooter Apprehended For Murder Of Man Near Catholic University In DC Investigators from the Metropolitan Police Department have tracked down the teen shooter who was wanted for killing a man near the Catholic University of America. Jaleil Jones, 18, of Northwest DC, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed for the death of Robert Lavender this summer, authorities announced on Saturday.  Lavender, 44, was identified by police as the man who was shot in the 600 block of Monroe Street NE near 7th Street NE and later died after being rushed to an area hospital on Monday, July 17. In a letter to the community following the incident, th…
Topgolf Shooter Accused Of Assaulting Two Employees After Being Asked To Leave In MD: Police Topgolf Shooter Accused Of Assaulting Two Employees After Being Asked To Leave In MD: Police
Topgolf Shooter Accused Of Assaulting Two Employees After Being Asked To Leave In MD: Police A 28-year-old who man opened fire and injured two employees at Topgolf in Montgomery County took it to heart when he was told he didn't have to go home, but he wasn't allowed to stay at the business.  Cyprian Nwaigwe has been arrested and charged after being identified as the suspected gunman in the double shooting that left two people injured earlier this week in Germantown. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning, members of the Montgomery County Department of Police were were called to Topgolf on Century Boulevard in Germantown to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival at …
Police ID Man Shot, Killed Near Catholic University In DC Police ID Man Shot, Killed Near Catholic University In DC
Police ID Man Shot, Killed Near Catholic University In DC For the second time in less than two weeks, a man was killed near the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Southeast DC resident Robert Lavender, 44, has been identified by police as the man who was shot in the 600 block of Monroe Street NE near 7th Street NE and later died after being rushed to an area hospital. In a letter to the community, the university confirmed the shooting, noting that it is unclear whether or not the shooter or victim had any connection to the school. One suspect has been identified by Metropolitan Police Department investigators. He was described as …
Teen Found With Gunshot Wound In Triple Southeast DC Shooting Dies At Area Hospital: MPD Teen Found With Gunshot Wound In Triple Southeast DC Shooting Dies At Area Hospital: MPD
Teen Found With Gunshot Wound In Triple Southeast DC Shooting Dies At Area Hospital: MPD A teen who was shot during a violent night in Washington, DC has died from his injuries, officials announced. Abdul Fuller, 15, was pronounced dead at an area hospital on Thursday, March 9, marking the second murder victim who was gunned down during a shooting earlier this week by an unknown assailant, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The busy evening for first responders began shortly before 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, when there was a reported shooting in the 2700 block of Bruce Place in Southeast, DC. Upon arrival, officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wou…
Gunman Convicted Of Shooting 23-Year-Old In Cold Blood: Montgomery County State's Attorney Gunman Convicted Of Shooting 23-Year-Old In Cold Blood: Montgomery County State's Attorney
Gunman Convicted Of Shooting 23-Year-Old In Cold Blood: Montgomery County State's Attorney The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that a 21-year-old man has been convicted of shooting a man in broad daylight in an incident caught on camera. Clarksburg resident Rodjaun Neal-Williams is facing decades in prison after being found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence for his role in the death of Javon Gordon, 23, of Boyds. The conflict between the two dates back nearly three years, when Neal-Williams was 19 years old at the time. According to the State’s Attorney’s Office, on April 13, 2021, in the 12…
Repeat Offender Charged With Attempted Murder For Assault In St. Mary's County: Sheriff Repeat Offender Charged With Attempted Murder For Assault In St. Mary's County: Sheriff
Repeat Offender Charged With Attempted Murder For Assault In St. Mary's County: Sheriff History repeated itself in St. Mary’s County for a violent offender who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a woman in the neck in Lexington Park. John Otha Dickens, 33, is facing multiple attempted murder and assault charges following a domestic incident that played out earlier this week, according to officials from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say that members of the sheriff’s office were called shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 to the Fleets Way area in Lexington Park to investigate reports of an altercation at an area home. Upon arrival, first responders …
'Hero' Metro Employee Killed Defending Woman During Shooting Spree in DC: Police 'Hero' Metro Employee Killed Defending Woman During Shooting Spree in DC: Police
'Hero' Metro Employee Killed Defending Woman During Shooting Spree in DC: Police A Metro employee in Washington, DC is being hailed as a hero for sacrificing his life to help end a violent crime spree at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station on Wednesday morning. One person is dead and three others injured after a shooting spree that started at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1 inside a Metro Bus on Potomac Avenue, according to Executive Assistant Chief of Police Ashan Benedict, before the rampage rapidly escalated. LIVE: Mayor Bowser Holds Media Availability https://t.co/xrpYh0PpGv — Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) February 1, 2023 Officials said that the…
MTA MobilityLink Driver Killed In 'Violent Crime' On The Job In Maryland MTA MobilityLink Driver Killed In 'Violent Crime' On The Job In Maryland
MTA MobilityLink Driver Killed In 'Violent Crime' On The Job In Maryland An MTA Mobility operator died on the job after a “violent crime” over the weekend, officials from the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) confirmed, though details of the incident remain under wraps. The agency said on Monday, Jan. 30 that the “MDOT MTA is saddened to learn of the recent tragic death of one of our contracted Mobility operators during their work shift.” “This front-line operator served Baltimore residents by transporting the most vulnerable individuals to essential services and jobs,” MDOT MTA Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Veronica Battisti said. “Our th…
Mass McDonald's Stabbing In Silver Spring Sends Several To Hospital Mass McDonald's Stabbing In Silver Spring Sends Several To Hospital
Mass McDonald's Stabbing In Silver Spring Sends Several To Hospital At least three people were injured in a mass stabbing at a Silver Spring McDonald's, authorities say. The victims were stabbed by an unknown suspect in the McDonald's located at 8407 Colesville Road the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 10, according to Montgomery County police. MCPD is investigating a stabbing in the 8400 block of Colesville Road. Officers have secured the area and are looking for the suspect. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/54xpHWS8S0 — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) January 10, 2023 The victims all sustained non life-threatening injuries and were transporte…
Baltimore Man Used 3D Printer To Decorate Xmas Tree Of Weapons, Make Ghost Guns Baltimore Man Used 3D Printer To Decorate Xmas Tree Of Weapons, Make Ghost Guns
Baltimore Man Used 3D Printer To Decorate Xmas Tree Of Weapons, Make Ghost Guns A Baltimore man prohibited from possessing firearms was arrested for using a 3-D printer to manufacture ghost guns after a social media post caught the attention of law enforcement, authorities say. Kevin Wallace, 49, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 29, after a search warrant was executed at a home in the 400 block of North Rose Street around 4:40 p.m., according to Baltimore police. Investigators found 20 guns that were in various stages of assembly inside of the dwelling, and say that Wallace was using a 3-D printer to manufacture the guns. A Christmas tree decorated in what appear to be g…
Murder Victim Just Started 'Dream Job' Before Shocking Largo Carjacking Murder Victim Just Started 'Dream Job' Before Shocking Largo Carjacking
Murder Victim Just Started 'Dream Job' Before Shocking Largo Carjacking A community is stepping up to support the family of a beloved neighbor who was killed in a violent carjacking in Largo, according to GoFundMe. Lee Alexander Thomas, 54, was fatally shot during a carjacking at a gas station in Largo on Monday, Dec. 19, the fundraiser continues. Thomas had just started his "dream job" of working as a Metro driver when the tragedy occurred, the fundraiser continued. The fundraiser was created after colleagues of Thomas's older brother banded together to help raise money to support their family during the tragedy.  Thomas's brother, Paul Thomas, has been…
Here's What We Know About The Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex That Injured Three Teens Here's What We Know About The Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex That Injured Three Teens
Here's What We Know About The Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex That Injured Three Teens Two teens were airlifted and a third was transported to Maryland trauma centers following a shooting at a Harford County apartment complex. Officers from the Aberdeen Police Department responded shortly before 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to Cranberry Run Apartments in the 300 block of Stevens Circle, where there was a reported shooting. BREAKING - We are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of Stevens Circle. Detectives with CID are on the scene. Stay away from the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact 410-272-2121. #BreakingNews #HarfordNews #Shooting #Stevens…
Shots Fired As Dog Owner Chases After DC Gunman With Stolen Pup Shots Fired As Dog Owner Chases After DC Gunman With Stolen Pup
Shots Fired As Dog Owner Chases After DC Gunman With Stolen Pup Authorities in Washington DC are seeking the person responsible for stealing a pitbull at gunpoint. The suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded the 5-month-old pit mix from her owner on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on the 4500 block of Polk Street around 10:30 p.m., the Metro Police Department said. As the suspect ran from the scene, the victim ran after the suspect. The suspect fired the handgun in the direction of the victim and fled the scene with the victim’s dog. The victim was not injured. The dog is described as a 5 month-old female Pitbull mix. She is brindle in color with a white spot on …
Mass Group Of Masked Attackers Beat Victim Unconscious, Steal Nothing In Anne Arundel County Mass Group Of Masked Attackers Beat Victim Unconscious, Steal Nothing In Anne Arundel County
Mass Group Of Masked Attackers Beat Victim Unconscious, Steal Nothing In Anne Arundel County A group of around seven masked attackers beat a victim unconscious in Glen Burnie in an overnight attack, authorities say. The victim contacted authorities after he woke up from the attack around 6 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, according to Anne Arundel County Police. The group of assailants attacked the victim around 3 hours prior, in the area of Harris Heights Avenue and Allen Road. The victim was allegedly walking in the vicinity of the location when the group approached him, demanding the victim's property before punching and kicking the victim all over his body. At one point, the suspect…
Maryland Man Slashed In The Face, Robbed After Refusing Drug Deal, Sex In Times Square: Reports Maryland Man Slashed In The Face, Robbed After Refusing Drug Deal, Sex In Times Square: Reports
Maryland Man Slashed In The Face, Robbed After Refusing Drug Deal, Sex In Times Square: Reports A Maryland man who traveled to New York to celebrate a milestone birthday in the heart of the Big Apple got an unwelcome present when he was slashed in the face and robbed over the weekend for refusing a drug deal, according to multiple reports. Police said that three people approached the 30-year-old Maryland man outside of a CVS store at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, near the intersection of Broadway and 40th Street in the city over the weekend looking to sell him drugs while he celebrated his birthday. When he refused, the suspects smashed a glass bottle on the man’s head,…
Child Charged After Stabbing Multiple People In Maryland Child Charged After Stabbing Multiple People In Maryland
Child Charged After Stabbing Multiple People In Maryland Detectives have charged a minor after they allegedly stabbed at least two people in Baltimore County, authorities say. The minor is accused of attacking the victims in the 300 block of Lord Byron Lane around 7:25 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, according to Baltimore County Cockeysville Precinct Detectives. Both victims were suffering from multiple puncture wounds and were transported to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries.  Police do not believe there is a current active threat to the community.
Suspects Charged After Assaulting Police Officer Before Officer-Involved Shooting Suspects Charged After Assaulting Police Officer Before Officer-Involved Shooting
Suspects Charged After Assaulting Police Officer Before Officer-Involved Shooting Two suspects have been arrested following a violent attack of a Baltimore County Police Officer over the weekend, authorities say. Alicia Page, 30, and Kelly Anthony, 31, were taken into custody following the incident that occurred at the intersection of Philadelphia Road and Hamilton Avenue around 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, according to Baltimore County Police. Page has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first and second degree assault, as well as theft and malicious destruction of property after allegedly assaulting an officer then purposefully driving into police units and…