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Near-Drowning Victims Airlifted After Being Pulled From DC Pool: Reports Near-Drowning Victims Airlifted After Being Pulled From DC Pool: Reports
Near-Drowning Victims Airlifted After Being Pulled From DC Pool: Reports Two near-drowning victims at a Washington DC pool were resuscitated by a CPR instructor who happened to be nearby and DC's first responders, according to various news reports. After the man and woman were pulled from the bottom of the deep end at the Theodore Hagans Pool around 5 p.m., Thursday, July 13, Jermaine Hunter got to work, as reported by WJLA. Hunter has 15 years of CPR instruction, he told the outlet. MPD officers, lifeguards and Hunter continued CPR until DC Fire and EMS arrived, who were able to resuscitate the victims, they confirmed.  According to Fox5, the victims…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Fatally Struck By Green Line Train At Anacostia Station: Report Man Fatally Struck By Green Line Train At Anacostia Station: Report
Man Fatally Struck By Green Line Train At Anacostia Station: Report A man was fatally struck by a Green Line train at the Anacostia Station on Sunday, Dec. 11, a FOX5 report says citing the WMATA. Surveillance footage shows the man intentionally placing himself in the train's path around 7:40 a.m., the outlet said. FINAL UPDATE: 🟢Anacostia Station has reopened, and shuttle 🚌 service has been suspended. All 🚇service from Southern Ave to Navy Yard has resumed normal service, but customers should expect residual delays. Thank you for your patience in this matter. #YourMetro #wmata https://t.co/4ZaDMPsX35 — Metro (@wmata) December 11, 2022 Service between …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Anne Arundel County State's Attorney On Leave For Child Abuse Charge: Report Anne Arundel County State's Attorney On Leave For Child Abuse Charge: Report
Anne Arundel County State's Attorney On Leave For Child Abuse Charge: Report Anne Arundel County Assistant State’s Attorney Rashad White is on leave after being charged with felony child abuse, according to a report from FOX5. White was reportedly charged earlier this week and later released, according to the outlet. The nature of the claims of abuse was not disclosed, and a spokesperson for the state’s attorney’s office declined to comment on personal matters. White is reportedly not handling any work or cases for the office while he is on leave. The complete FOX report can be found here.

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by Zak Failla
Business
Mother Of 9-Year-Old Girl Shot While Playing In Woodbridge Seeking Support Mother Of 9-Year-Old Girl Shot While Playing In Woodbridge Seeking Support
Mother Of 9-Year-Old Girl Shot While Playing In Woodbridge Seeking Support The mother of a 9-year-old girl who was shot and critically injured while playing in Prince William County last week is seeking support from her local community.  Brooklin Freeman was across the street when her daughter was shot in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Surveillance video from a neighbor's home captured the incident, in which the young girl is heard screaming, "I can't feel my legs," according to Fox5. A copy of the video can be found in the Tweet below. Warning it could be hard to watch f…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Arrested For Woodbridge Shooting That Injured 9-Year-Old Girl: Police 15-Year-Old Arrested For Woodbridge Shooting That Injured 9-Year-Old Girl: Police
15-Year-Old Arrested For Woodbridge Shooting That Injured 9-Year-Old Girl: Police A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Prince William County that critically injured a 9-year-old girl earlier this week, authorities said. The teenager is facing several charges relating to the incident that happened in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said.  Initial investigation revealed a …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police 9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police A 9-year-old girl is in the hospital after being shot in Prince William County, authorities said. The shooting occurred in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said.  Initial investigation revealed a group of young men were walking in the area when one fired multiple rounds, police.  Newly released video footage obtained by F…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Virginia Gunman Kills Himself After Quadruple Sniper-Type DC Shooting, Police Say Virginia Gunman Kills Himself After Quadruple Sniper-Type DC Shooting, Police Say
Virginia Gunman Kills Himself After Quadruple Sniper-Type DC Shooting, Police Say A Fairfax, VA man suspected of shooting four people in Washington DC — including a 12-year-old girl — was found dead in an apartment Friday, April 22, authorities said. Raymond Spencer killed himself in a fifth-floor bathroom of a building on the 2900 block of Van Ness St., Fox5 reports citing police. Spencer is believed to have fired several shots "at anyone who was out there randomly" from the fifth floor of the building around 3:30 p.m., NBC reports citing Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee. He struck four victims, who were reportedly in stable condition. *PHOTOS* Multiple fir…

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by Cecilia Levine