Tag:

Northeast, Washington DC

Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim In Case Involving Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old In DC: Feds Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim In Case Involving Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old In DC: Feds
Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim In Case Involving Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old In DC: Feds A jury rejected a DC Parks and Recreation employee's claims of self-defense who was later convicted of killing 13-year-old Karon Blake last year, federal authorities announced on Friday. Jason Lewis, 42, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury for the January 2023 killing of Karon Blake in the 1000 block of Quincy Street NE. Specifically, Lewis was convicted of three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed, committed against a minor. Prosecutors say that…
'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC 'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC
'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC DC Fire and EMS personnel were busy on Thursday afternoon after a construction crew hit a high-pressure gas line in Northeast, leading to a "significant" leak in the area.  At around 11:15 a.m. on March 21, firefighters were called to New York and Florida Avenue NE, where a gas line was struck and spread to an adjacent building, officials said. Significant gas leak NY & Florida Ave NE. Large outside gas line struck. Some gas migration into adjacent structure. Occupants relocated to safe area where necessary. @washingtongas on scene indicating extended time to control leak. #DCsB…
Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son
Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son Support is surging for the family of a woman who was found dead while officers were investigating reports of a suspicious package last month in Washington DC. Nicole Young's body was found on Sunday, Nov. 5, by officers responding to the 1500 block of 45th Street in Northeast, as reported by WUSA9. Always smile❤️ Posted by Nicole Young on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Details in the 24-year-old woman's death have not yet been released. Daily Voice has reached out to DC police for further information. However, Young's mother, Tabatha, has launched a GoFundMe for the family. "Nicole w…
One Killed In Quadruple Shooting At Northeast DC Night Club, Police Say One Killed In Quadruple Shooting At Northeast DC Night Club, Police Say
One Killed In Quadruple Shooting At Northeast DC Night Club, Police Say One person is dead and three others hospitalized following an overnight shooting at a club in Northeast DC, officials say. According to authorities, officers were called to the 1300 block of H Street NE, where there was a reported shooting with three men and one woman suffering from gunshot wounds. The incident was reportedly at the Cru Hookah Lounge, which is "closed until further notice in grievance for those affected by last night's senseless violence."  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cru DC (@cruwashingtondc) All four were…
Police ID Woman Who Jumped Onto Mercedes SUV, Got Run Down During Argument In DC Police ID Woman Who Jumped Onto Mercedes SUV, Got Run Down During Argument In DC
Police ID Woman Who Jumped Onto Mercedes SUV, Got Run Down During Argument In DC Police have identified the 25-year-old woman who was run over by the driver of a Mercedes-Benz SUV during an altercation in Northeast Washington, DC. Sheda’sa Thompson got the worst of a verbal altercation that turned tragic over the weekend when she confronted the driver of the SUV in the 3200 block of 8th Street and ended up getting run down. Officials say that shortly before 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, Thompson approached the driver of a parked Mercedes on 8th Street, where a verbal disagreement broke out, during which, the woman attempted to drive away. When the driver pulled awa…
Driver Dies After Being Pinned By Cargo He Was Shipping Through DC, Police Say Driver Dies After Being Pinned By Cargo He Was Shipping Through DC, Police Say
Driver Dies After Being Pinned By Cargo He Was Shipping Through DC, Police Say Officials confirmed that the driver of a tractor-trailer traveling through Northeast has died from injuries sustained when the load he was carrying on his 18-wheeler shifted into the driver’s compartment and trapped him. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, DC Fire and EMS crews responded to Queens Chapel Road and Bladensburg Avenue in Northeast Washington, DC, where there was a victim who got pinned inside the driver's compartment. Update crash with entrapment Queens Chapel Rd & Bladensburg Rd NE. Victim is severely pinned. Requesting the Rescue Crane to assist with the ex…
DC Man Dies After Getting Pinned Against Escalade By Ford Pick-Up: Police DC Man Dies After Getting Pinned Against Escalade By Ford Pick-Up: Police
DC Man Dies After Getting Pinned Against Escalade By Ford Pick-Up: Police A 72-year-old man is dead after being struck by a car and pinned against his Cadillac while unloading items from the back of his truck in Northeast Washington, DC, police announced. Northeast, DC resident 72-year-old Ralph Patrick Wilson was unloading and loading items into the back of his Cadillac Escalade at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25 in the 900 block of K Street Park when he was struck by a 2013 Ford Explorer, according to a spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson. Investigators made note that the truck was parked in the roadway, and not along th…
Teen Charged With DC Shooting That Left Two Minors Hospitalized: Police Teen Charged With DC Shooting That Left Two Minors Hospitalized: Police
Teen Charged With DC Shooting That Left Two Minors Hospitalized: Police A teen suspect has been arrested and charged after allegedly shooting a pair of minors during an altercation in Northeast Washington, DC, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. At approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, police said that the suspect teen - whose name has not been released - was engaged in an incident with two others in the 1000 block of 45th Street. During that dispute, it is alleged that the 15-year-old shooting suspect discharged a handgun and struck two juvenile victims before fleeing the area, police said. Both minors were transported to area hospitals w…