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Infiniti Linked To Double Fatal Mass Shooting On St. Patrick's Day In DC Located, Police Say Infiniti Linked To Double Fatal Mass Shooting On St. Patrick's Day In DC Located, Police Say
Infiniti Linked To Double Fatal Mass Shooting On St. Patrick's Day In DC 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
News
Man Suffers Critical Electrical Injuries Atop Roof Of Train At DC's Union Station: Officials Man Suffers Critical Electrical Injuries Atop Roof Of Train At DC's Union Station: Officials
Man Suffers Critical Electrical Injuries Atop Roof Of Train At DC's Union Station: Officials Officials say that a person was critically injured by an electric shock while on top of a train at Union Station early on Friday morning in Washington, DC. The incident was first reported by DC Fire and EMS officials at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, when a man suffered an electrical injury after coming into contact with a power line while walking on the roof of the car. According to officials, the victim was found under H Street in Northeast Washington, DC, though first responders had to wait to jump into action until power could be cut to the area. Technical Rescue up…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Report Of Gunshots Prompts Lockdown At Northwest DC High School Report Of Gunshots Prompts Lockdown At Northwest DC High School
Report Of Gunshots Prompts Lockdown At Northwest DC High School A report of gunshots prompted a lockdown at a Northwest DC high school on Friday, Nov. 18, authorities said. The DC Police Department responded to Jackson-Reed High School, formerly named Woodrow Wilson High School, on Chesapeake Street after receiving a report of suspects in two vehicles exchanging gunfire, they said on Twitter around 3 p.m. Prelim info for sounds of gunshots in the 3900 block of Chesapeake St, NW-suspects in 2 vehicles exchanged gunfire. There is no active threat at this time. Ongoing investigating. School was placed on lockdown for precautionary measures. Media Stagi…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
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
Police & Fire
Teen Gunned Down On Halloween Night In Southwest DC, Police Say Teen Gunned Down On Halloween Night In Southwest DC, Police Say
Teen Gunned Down On Halloween Night In Southwest DC, Police Say Police have more questions than answers in Washington, DC as officers investigate the murder of a teenager on Halloween night. Members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 to the 2600 block of Birney Place, where there were reports of gunshots that rang out. Shooting Investigation in the 2600 Block of Birney Place, SE. No Lookout. — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 1, 2022 DC Police Chief Robert Contee III said that upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds. Aid was rendered, and CPR was…

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by Zak Failla
News
Driver Reportedly Killed By Her Passenger In Middle Of DC Intersection Driver Reportedly Killed By Her Passenger In Middle Of DC Intersection
Driver Reportedly Killed By Her Passenger In Middle Of DC Intersection A woman is dead after being allegedly shot by her passenger while she was driving in DC, authorities say. Police were alerted of a crashed vehicle around 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, in the 1300 block of New Jersey Avenue NW, according to the DC Police Department.  Detectives say that upon arrival, they found a single vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. Investigation suggests that the passenger of the vehicle shot the driver of the vehicle, causing the crash and the driver's death.  The female passenger is believed to have shot the driver while they were stopped at a red lig…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Driver Gunned Down By Passenger Before Crashing Into A Telephone Pole In DC, Police Say Driver Gunned Down By Passenger Before Crashing Into A Telephone Pole In DC, Police Say
Driver Gunned Down By Passenger Before Crashing Into A Telephone Pole In DC, Police Say A woman was shot to death by a passenger in her car before crashing into a telephone pole outside a fire station and near a high school in Northwest, DC, police officials reported. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, DC police responded to a shooting in the 1300 block of New Jersey Avenue NW, where there was a reported shooting and a car that struck a pole near a busy intersection. Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of New Jersey Avenue NW. No look out at this time.DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20220542769 — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) Octob…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Paw-some: Puppy Reunited With Owner After Being Stolen At Gunpoint In DC Paw-some: Puppy Reunited With Owner After Being Stolen At Gunpoint In DC
Paw-some: Puppy Reunited With Owner After Being Stolen At Gunpoint In DC It was a happy reunion for a dog owner in Washington, DC as he was reunited with a puppy that was stolen during an armed robbery last week. On Monday, Oct. 17, the DC Police Department announced that Genesis has been located - though her captors remain at large - and returned to its owner safely. The pup has been found!🐶 Thank you to everyone who submitted tips to help find this furry friend!We’re still looking for the suspect in this case. If you have any info, please reach out to (202) 727-9099, or text 50411. https://t.co/1IEiEVA4aL pic.twitter.com/nEv2mRmtBl — DC Police Department…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Mass Drive-By Shooting In DC Rushes Several People To Hospital Mass Drive-By Shooting In DC Rushes Several People To Hospital
Mass Drive-By Shooting In DC Rushes Several People To Hospital Several people have been shot in yet another shooting on a Northwest D.C. street, authorities confirm. Four men have been shot while standing in the unit block of New York Avenue in Northwest D.C. around 1:09 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, according to First District Commander Tasha Bryant. Police say that three of the victims have non life-threatening injuries, and one has critical injuries. All are receiving treatment at area hospitals. 10.6.22 Cmdr. Bryant provides an update on a shooting incident that occurred in the Unit Block of New York Ave., NW. https://t.co/kp0gsvQPgl — DC Police Dep…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Teen Arrested After Shooting Students Outside DC School Teen Arrested After Shooting Students Outside DC School
Teen Arrested After Shooting Students Outside DC School A 15-year-old gunman has been taken into custody after shooting two students near a public charter school in Washington DC, authorities say. The shooting reportedly occurred in the 4500 block of Lee Street near the intersection of 45th Street around 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31. The IDEA Public Charter School put the school on a precautionary lockdown following the shooting, according to the DC Police Department. The victims are currently in a hospital receiving treatment for their injuries and are expected to survive. 8.31.22 Chief Contee provides an update on two separate shooting …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Alerts Issued For Four Minors Reported Missing In DC Area Alerts Issued For Four Minors Reported Missing In DC Area
Alerts Issued For Four Minors Reported Missing In DC Area Four minors were reported missing in the D.C. area on Tuesday, August 9, according to law enforcement. Tania Outlaw is a 12-year-old black female, 5'1 tall and 100 pounds, who was last seen on August 9 in the 1200 block of Monroe Street, the D.C. Police Department said. She has red hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a multicolored stripe shirt with black flip flops, authorities said. Tania OutlawDC Police Department Naveah Baker was last seen on August 9 in the 100 block of Michigan Avenue, wearing a blue hoodie, with black and pink pants, and tan flip flops with white socks, p…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Man Wanted After Kidnapping D.C. Woman At Gunpoint Man Wanted After Kidnapping D.C. Woman At Gunpoint
Man Wanted After Kidnapping D.C. Woman At Gunpoint Police are asking for the public's help locating a suspect in an armed kidnapping that occurred in the D.C. area, authorities say. Marquez Parker, 44, allegedly kidnapped Selita Lee, 30, at gunpoint in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street, NW, Wednesday, July 27, according to D.C. police. Lee was later confirmed to have been located by D.C. police shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday. The whereabouts of Parker are still unknown. He is believed to be a suspect, but a warrant reportedly has not been secured for his arrest. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the victim (pictured below), please c…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Woman Abducted By BF In DC: Report Woman Abducted By BF In DC: Report
Woman Abducted By BF In DC: Report Police are seeking a D.C. man after he kidnapped his girlfriend and tried stuffing her in the trunk of a car on Wednesday, July 27, NBC4 reports. Marquez Parker, 44, was armed when he abducted 30-year-old Selita Lee against her will at gunpoint, outside of their apartment on Van Ness Street, DC police said. MPD seeks the public's assistance in locating 44 year-old Marquez Parker in reference to an Armed Kidnapping that occurred on 7/27/22 in the 2900 blk of Van Ness Street, NW. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 pic.twitter.com/DzCZrh7BJi — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) Ju…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Search Continues For Critically Missing DC Girl Search Continues For Critically Missing DC Girl
Search Continues For Critically Missing DC Girl Police are asking for the public's help locating a critically missing young teenage girl from the DC area, authorities say.. Makenzy Jenkins, 14, was last seen in the 800 block of Howard Street Southeast, around 2 a.m., Thursday, July 14, according to the DC Police Department. Jenkins is described as 5-feet 7-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black leggins with multicolored "Love Pink" lettering on the left side, and white, black, and yellow Nike shoes. If you have seen Makenzy Jenkins or know her whe…

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by Annie DeVoe