Police ID Two Killed During Weekend Double Shooting In DC Police ID Two Killed During Weekend Double Shooting In DC
Police ID Two Killed During Weekend Double Shooting In DC Two people were killed in a weekend shooting in Northwest DC that remains under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Northwest DC resident Luke Whitaker, 29, and 19-year-old Zion Hollingsworth-Hayes, of Silver Spring in Maryland, have been identified by investigators as the two men killed on Saturday, July 22 in the 1400 block of Girard Street NW.  Shortly after 9:50 p.m. on Saturday night, officers responded to a reported shooting in the area, where they found one victim and later a second was tracked down in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street. DC Fire and EMS personne…
One Displaced By Overnight DC Fire One Displaced By Overnight DC Fire
One Displaced By Overnight DC Fire A fast-moving fire left at least one displaced overnight in Northwest DC, officials say.  DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 1400 block of 1st Street NW shortly before midnight where there was a fire that broke out in a rowhome that spread from the second floor to the third.  Box Alarm 1400 block 1st St NW. 3 story row dwelling with smoke showing. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 17, 2023 The fire was knocked down and under control early on Monday morning, though the Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region was called in to assist a displ…
Police ID Shooters, Victims In Double Fatal Motel 8 Shooting In MD Police ID Shooters, Victims In Double Fatal Motel 8 Shooting In MD
Police ID Shooters, Victims In Double Fatal Motel 8 Shooting In MD New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department following a double fatal shooting at a Camp Springs motel on Wednesday. Investigators say that Washington, DC resident Keymonte Day, 24, was staying at the motel with 23-year-old Xavier Matthews, of Temple Hills, when a group of men burst into the room and attempted to rob them. Among the suspects was Christopher Jamar Jenkins, 22, of Capitol Heights, and DC native Karon Moore, 26.  Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the Super 8 Motel in the 5100 block of All…
Girl Safe After Investigation Into Possible Abduction From Metrobus In DC, Police Say (VIDEO) Girl Safe After Investigation Into Possible Abduction From Metrobus In DC, Police Say (VIDEO)
Girl Safe After Investigation Into Possible Abduction From Metrobus In DC, Police Say (Video) Metro Transit Police say that a girl thought to have been the victim of an abduction on a Metrobus late on Friday night at the Anacostia Station has been found and is safe. A community was on edge on Saturday afternoon when the department released a video of a possible abduction involving a young girl and man involved in an apparent struggle on the bus. The video was taken at 11:47 p.m. on Friday, June 23.  VIDEO: MTPD seeking to ID individual in possible abduction at Anacostia Stn last night ~11:47 p.m. Suspect boarded bus, told female victim "let's go!" before removing her & forc…
Body Pulled From Anacostia River In Southeast DC Body Pulled From Anacostia River In Southeast DC
Body Pulled From Anacostia River In Southeast DC A body was pulled from the Anacostia River in Southeast DC, officials confirmed. On Thursday, June 22, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the river near the boat ramp at Anacostia Park SE to investigate reports of a body in the water.  Water rescue assignment Anacostia River along Anacostia Park SE vicinity of the boat ramp. Report of person in the water. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 22, 2023 Following a brief investigation, officials confirmed the rescue effort was actually a body recovery, and the incident is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Dep…
Police ID Husband, Wife, Brother-In-Law In Fairfax Murder-Suicide Police ID Husband, Wife, Brother-In-Law In Fairfax Murder-Suicide
Police ID Husband, Wife, Brother-In-Law In Fairfax Murder-Suicide The victims of a domestic murder-suicide in Virginia have been identified by the Fairfax County Police Department. At 3:47 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, Fairfax County Deputy Chief of Police for Investigations Eli Cory said that they received an emergency 911 call from a housekeeper who came across three bodies in the basement of a home in the 8500 block of Wild Spruce Drive in Springfield. On Friday, April 28, investigators said that they've identified the victims as Meskerem Belachew Solomon, 38, Amanuel Belachew Solomon, 31, and Tiku Berhane Gebreeyesus, 47. All three were pronounced…
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Leaves Two Hospitalized, One Critical, In DC Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Leaves Two Hospitalized, One Critical, In DC
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Leaves Two Hospitalized, One Critical, In DC One person suffered critical injuries and a second was hospitalized when a two-alarm fire broke out in an apartment building in Northeast DC. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday, April 21, to the 3200 block of Fort Lincoln Drive where there were reports of heavy smoke and a flames showing at Fort Lincoln Senior Village. 2nd Alarm fire now 3200 block Ft. Lincoln Sr NE. Heavy fire and smoke on 10th floor. 1 victim being removed by #DCsBrVest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 21, 2023 A second alarm was called at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Friday morn…
Woman Abducted By Her Child's Father Killed In Police Shootout On VA Highway Woman Abducted By Her Child's Father Killed In Police Shootout On VA Highway
Woman Abducted By Her Child's Father Killed In Police Shootout On VA Highway An abduction in upstate New York ended in tragedy several states away when the victim, taken taken by the father of her child on her 34th birthday, was killed in a shootout with state police in Virginia hours later. Tatiana David, of Ithaca, NY, was reportedly abducted by Richmond resident Michael C. Davis, 34, shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, when he forced her into a white SUV, prompting New York State Police investigators to issue a statewide alert. ABDUCTED ADULT ALERT: Tatiana David, 34, was last seen on West Hill Circle in the city of Ithaca, Tompkins Co. at 7:20 AM…
Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say (UPDATED) Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say (UPDATED)
Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say (Updated) A death investigation has been launched in Fairfax County after two people were found dead on a trail in Reston, according to police officials. Officers were called at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, to the 2300 block of Players Pond Lane in Reston, where there was a report of two people who were found dead in an area walking path. Preliminarily, this appears to be a domestic-related murder suicide. Detectives continue to investigate. Follow our blog, https://t.co/XTgRJyl4sD for updates when available. — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) March 22, 2023 According …
DC Mayor Launches Investigation Into Former Deputy Over Sexual Harassment Allegations DC Mayor Launches Investigation Into Former Deputy Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
DC Mayor Launches Investigation Into Former Deputy Over Sexual Harassment Allegations DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Monday that an investigation has been launched into one of her former top aides. John Falcicchio, the mayor’s former Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor of Planning and Development is facing a probe after leaving Bowser’s administration unexpectedly last week under questionable circumstance. Bowser said called the situation “sensitive,” and the investigation is being led by her legal counsel’s office. “I can also tell you that this investigation does not involve any allegations of improprieties related to business transactions,” she said. “There is no reason…
Threatening Message Found Written At Fairfax City Middle School, Police Say Threatening Message Found Written At Fairfax City Middle School, Police Say
Threatening Message Found Written At Fairfax City Middle School, Police Say There will be an increased police presence at a Fairfax City middle school on Thursday morning after a threatening message was found inside the building. Shortly before noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, the Fairfax City Police Department issued an alert to the community advising that students at Katherine Johnson Middle School on Jermantown Road will be met with an increased police presence throughout the rest of the day to allow officers to investigate. A threatening message was found written inside of Katherine Johnson Middle School. It is unclear how long ago the message was written. Childre…
Gunman Accused Of Murdering DC Man Near Nationals Park, Navy Yard Metro Station In Custody: MPD Gunman Accused Of Murdering DC Man Near Nationals Park, Navy Yard Metro Station In Custody: MPD
Gunman Accused Of Murdering DC Man Near Nationals Park, Navy Yard Metro Station In Custody: MPD The Metropolitan Police Department has apprehended a murder suspect following an extensive investigation into the death of a 20-year-old man was murdered blocks from National Park and near the Navy Yard Metro stop. Police say that 31-year-old Tyriq Williams, of Northwest, DC, was identified as a suspect and arrested on Friday, Jan. 20 by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force for his alleged role in the death of Southeast, DC resident Terry Clark earlier this month in the 1200 block of Half Street. Officers were called shortly before 8 p.m. to Half Street in Southeas…