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One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' From Midday Shooting On Busy Alexandria Street: Police One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' From Midday Shooting On Busy Alexandria Street: Police
One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' From Midday Shooting On Busy Alexandria Street: Police One person was hospitalized in a brazen broad daylight shooting outside of multiple businesses in Alexandria on Friday afternoon, police said. Officers were called shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 to the 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue to investigate reports of shots fired in the area. Police say that upon arrival, they found one victim at the scene with a gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital with what are being described as “serious injuries.” No information about a suspect or suspects has been released by the police. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for u…

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by Zak Failla
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HERO: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida HERO: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida
Hero: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida Onetime New York Giants fan favorite Peyton Hillis was hospitalized after a swimming accident in Florida in which he saved two of his kids and two adults from drowning, authorities confirmed. Hillis, 36, remained in intensive care and was "having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs," reported his uncle, Greg Hillis, "but the doctors say he is improving." The children and adults reportedly were fine. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue who responded to the noontime incident at Pensacola Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 4, said the "brave" Hillis "quickly sprang into action to rescue th…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Fairfax Police Officer Airlifted To Hospital After Motorcycle Crash Fairfax Police Officer Airlifted To Hospital After Motorcycle Crash
Fairfax Police Officer Airlifted To Hospital After Motorcycle Crash Lanes were blocked near George Mason University following a motorcycle crash involving a Fairfax police officer, authorities say. The crash happened at Braddock Road and Roanoke Road around 1 p.m., Friday, Dec, 9. The officer involved has been rushed to a hospital with serious injuries, according to Fairfax police. Braddock Road continues to be closed between Roanoke River Road and Route 123. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel as the crash is investigated. Any other injuries in the collision are currently unknown. 

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by Annie DeVoe
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Bruised, Unconscious Toddler Found Outside DC Building May Have Been Abused, Report Says Bruised, Unconscious Toddler Found Outside DC Building May Have Been Abused, Report Says
Bruised, Unconscious Toddler Found Outside DC Building May Have Been Abused, Report Says A 2-year-old boy found unconscious outside of a Washington DC apartment may have been physically abused, NBC Washington reports citing authorities and sources. A 911 call was placed around 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, reporting the boy was found outside Trinity Plaza at 21 Atlantic St. SW, the outlet said. A good Samaritan was performing CPR when authorities and medics arrived, and bruising was found on his body, NBC says. The toddler was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. No arrests have been made but police have identified the boy and are in contact with his parents/guardians, the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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BREAKING: Fairfax Pedestrian Hit By Car Has Serious Injuries, Police Say BREAKING: Fairfax Pedestrian Hit By Car Has Serious Injuries, Police Say
Breaking: Fairfax Pedestrian Hit By Car Has Serious Injuries, Police Say A pedestrian was hit by a car in a Fairfax County parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 21, police said. Sometime before 2:30 p.m., officers arrived at the scene in the lot of 8389 Leesburg Park, where they discovered a woman had been hit by a car, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The driver stayed at the scene and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials reported. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Alexandria Man Shot, Killed Wife Before Shooting Himself: Police Alexandria Man Shot, Killed Wife Before Shooting Himself: Police
Alexandria Man Shot, Killed Wife Before Shooting Himself: Police Fairfax County police have charged an Alexandria man for the fatal shooting of his wife, officials said. On September 4, at around 3:15 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 7900 block of Central Park Circle to investigate a shooting, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. As law enforcement arrived, officers heard a gunshot and discovered 59-year-old Daphne Saunders-Johnson and her husband 62-year-old James Johnson suffering from gunshot wounds, officials reported. The husband and wife were taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries, police said. Saunders-Jo…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Virginia Beach Mother Recovering From Traumatic Carjacking Experience: Daughter Virginia Beach Mother Recovering From Traumatic Carjacking Experience: Daughter
Virginia Beach Mother Recovering From Traumatic Carjacking Experience: Daughter Janet Jones never expected a seemingly normal morning at work to turn traumatic in an instant. Jones arrived at a Norfolk site for work on August 20, when she was ambushed by multiple unknown men, before she could even get out of her car, her daughter wrote on a GoFundMe page. "This man hit my mother in the face to get her away from the drivers seat but her arm was stuck. He chose to start driving anyways with her hanging out of the driver’s side door. When her arm was finally freed, she fell down to the road and the back end of her car rolled over her. They left her on the pavement cov…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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$1,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old Boy: Hampton PD $1,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old Boy: Hampton PD
$1,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old Boy: Hampton PD Police are asking the community to help them find the suspect, or suspects, in a recent shooting.  Officers responded to a call about a shooting around 3:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of Peabody Drive, Hampton Police said.  A 16-year-old victim was found at the scene, suffering apparent gunshot wounds outside of the residence, authorities reported. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.  Officials said the motive for the shooting is currently under investigation.  Individuals who come forward with information on the incident may …

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (PHOTOS) Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (PHOTOS)
Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (Photos) A worker was rescued after falling three floors below ground of a house during a renovation project on Monday, July 11, authorities said. Fire and Rescue services arrived at a home on R.I. Avenue NW, where they placed the victim in a stokes basket and lift him to safety, D.C. Fire and EMS reported. Below grade rescue unit block R.I. Ave NW. Worker fell 3 floors into a below grade area of house under renovation. #DCsBravest placed victim in stokes rescue basket and lifted him to safety. Patient being transported with serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/DjNUYsqHWs — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfir…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police
Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police A Woodbridge teenager led police on a high-speed chase Monday that ended in a crash and sent two to the hospital, authorities said.  Alex Hall, 19, was pulled around noon for running a stop sign in the Breezewood area of Spotsylvania while driving an acquaintance's Dodge Charger, the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office said. He explained to the deputy that his license was suspended, but when the deputy turned to walk back to his patrol car, Hall hit the gas and sped away.  This kicked off a high-speed chase that ended soon after when Hall crashed his car at the intersection of…

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by Josh Lanier
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Megabus Carrying 47 Passengers Overturns On I-95 In Maryland Megabus Carrying 47 Passengers Overturns On I-95 In Maryland
Megabus Carrying 47 Passengers Overturns On I-95 In Maryland A bus carrying 47 people overturned on Interstate 95, sending 15 to the hospital in Maryland early Sunday, May 22, Baltimore County Fire officials said. The crash occurred sometime before 8 a.m. on the southbound side between Brashaw and Raphel roads in White Marsh. Delays were expected.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Car Jumps Curb, Hits 4 People In Fairfax County: Police (DEVELOPING) Car Jumps Curb, Hits 4 People In Fairfax County: Police (DEVELOPING)
Car Jumps Curb, Hits 4 People In Fairfax County: Police (Developing) A car left the road and hit four people, sending several to the hospital, in Annandale before noon on on Friday, May 20, Fairfax County Police said on Twitter. Crash Reconstruction detectives are on scene of a pedestrian crash in 7200 blk Maple Pl Annandale. Prelim, driver left road & struck 4 pedestrians. Driver/passenger/pedestrians taken to hospital. 1 considered life threatening. Maple Pl closed between Annandale Rd & Daniels Ave. pic.twitter.com/6OKXc7Wfjj — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) May 20, 2022 Paramedics rushed the driver, a passenger, and the pedestrians …

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by Josh Lanier