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Police ID Human Remains Found Dumped In Southeast DC Woods Police ID Human Remains Found Dumped In Southeast DC Woods
Police ID Human Remains Found Dumped In Southeast DC Woods New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after decomposing human remains were found in a wooded area in Southwest DC on Friday. A homicide investigation was launched on Feb. 16 when officers were called to the 4300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SW when a passerby found the body of 29-year-old Southeast DC resident Leon Powell "in an advanced state of decomposition," officials say. Powell's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where it was later determined that he was killed by a gunshot, and his death was ruled a homicide. The inc…
Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation
Roads Closed Around Naval Observatory For Secret Service Investigation Some roads surrounding the Naval Observatory were temporarily closed on Monday morning to allow Secret Service agents investigate a reported gunshot that was fired in the area. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 17, members of the Secret Service Uniformed Division responded to a reported single gunshot near the intersection of 34th and Massachusetts Avenue NW, feet from the facility. US Secret Service Uniform Division Lt. Paul Mayfair said that “no one was reported to be injured and there is currently no indication that this incident was directed towards any protectees or the Nava…
Haters Slam YouTube 'Prankster' Shot During Stunt At Dulles Mall: 'Stop F—ing With People' Haters Slam YouTube 'Prankster' Shot During Stunt At Dulles Mall: 'Stop F—ing With People'
Haters Slam YouTube 'Prankster' Shot During Stunt At Dulles Mall: 'Stop F—ing With People' A YouTube prankster shot at Dulles Town Center in an apparent stunt gone wrong over the weekend is catching heat from haters as he recovers in the hospital. Tanner Cook, 21, told WUSA9 from his hospital bed he was playing a practical joke on a man later identified by authorities as Alan Colie, 31, for his YouTube channel, Classified Goons. Colie didn't take well to Cook's joke, the prankster told the outlet. And so, he opened fire, Cook said. Cook suffered gunshot wounds to his stomach and liver, and as he recovers, his haters spam the comment section of his Instagram page with jabs like,…
Employment Dispute Leads To Murder Of DC Man In Temple Hills, Police Say Employment Dispute Leads To Murder Of DC Man In Temple Hills, Police Say
Employment Dispute Leads To Murder Of DC Man In Temple Hills, Police Say Police have arrested a suspect accused of killing a Washington, DC man in Temple Hills last month, authorities announced. Omar Delonte Smith, 27, is believed to have fatally shot Eugene Smith, 31, in the 3100 block of Branch Avenue in the late night hours of Thursday, Feb. 23, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Investigators say officers found Eugene Smith laying outside of a business in the 3100 block of Branch Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. Now they believe they have a motive behind the murder. Omar Smith is be…
Teen On Teen Violence: One Dead, One Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Alexandria: Police Teen On Teen Violence: One Dead, One Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Alexandria: Police
Teen On Teen Violence: One Dead, One Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Alexandria: Police One teenager is dead and a second is facing a weapon charge in Alexandria following a fatal late-night shooting on Friday night. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, officers from the Arlington Police Department were called to the 4600 block of Kenmore Avenue to investigate reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, police say that officers discovered one victim, a 17-year-old, non-city resident whose name has not been released, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital by first responders, where he was later pronounced dead. The investigation…
Suspects At Large After Man Found Shot To Death In Southeast DC, Police Say Suspects At Large After Man Found Shot To Death In Southeast DC, Police Say
Suspects At Large After Man Found Shot To Death In Southeast DC, Police Say Police have identified the 20-year-old man who was found shot to death in a Southeast Washington, DC home on Sunday night. Southeast resident Marjai Wimbush was discovered shot and killed in the 4200 block of 4th Street shortly before 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, investigators announced on Monday afternoon. According to police, members of the Seventh District responded to a 4th Street home at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Sunday night, where there was a reported shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers found Wimbush’s body with multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Serv…
Driver Apprehended, Man Who Bailed From Police Pursuit At Large After VA Shooting: Sheriff Driver Apprehended, Man Who Bailed From Police Pursuit At Large After VA Shooting: Sheriff
Driver Apprehended, Man Who Bailed From Police Pursuit At Large After VA Shooting: Sheriff One person is in custody and another is at large after sheriff's deputies in Virginia were taken on a brief pursuit during an investigation into reports of multiple midday shots fired in Stafford County, officials say. Rakeen Caldwell, 24, of King George, is facing a felony charge for attempting to elude members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office who were investigating reports of gunshots that rang out shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28 in the England Run Apartments on Elkton Drive. According to a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, a red sedan was was seen fleeing the scene,…
DC Police Release Video Footage Of Homicide Suspect DC Police Release Video Footage Of Homicide Suspect
DC Police Release Video Footage Of Homicide Suspect D.C. police released surveillance footage of the suspect in a an investigation into a recent homicide, officials said. Just after 4 a.m. on September 11, police arrived at the scene in the 700 block of T Street after they received reports of gunshot sounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers found 50-year-old Stephon Jenkins suffering from gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at he scene, authorities said. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who has information on the suspect's identity and his vehicle, law enforcement said.  Anyon…
Woodbridge Homicide Leaves 21-Year-Old Dead, Another Man Injured: Police Woodbridge Homicide Leaves 21-Year-Old Dead, Another Man Injured: Police
Woodbridge Homicide Leaves 21-Year-Old Dead, Another Man Injured: Police Police are investigating a homicide in Woodbridge that left one man dead and another injured, officials said.  Officers arrived at the 16600 block of Georgetown road on July 20 at 6:42 p.m. where they discovered 21-year-old Brian Marshall II suffering from gunshot wounds on the sidewalk, Prince William County Police reported. Marshall died in a nearby hospital, authorities said. A 26-year-old man was also found at the scene, suffering a gunshot wound to the hand, but he was soon taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, officials said. Police said the investigation re…
Alexandria Police Arrest 22-Year-Old In Fatal Shooting Alexandria Police Arrest 22-Year-Old In Fatal Shooting
Alexandria Police Arrest 22-Year-Old In Fatal Shooting A 24-year-old was killed Monday morning, June 6, in Alexandria, and police say they've arrested the person responsible.  The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Beauregard Street, Alexandria police said. Someone called officers after hearing gunshots. When police arrived they found Jonathan Cruz Villafuerte with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said. They arrested Enoc Cruz Villafuerte, 22, at the scene and charged him with 2nd-degree murder along with other charges, authorities said. Investigators didn't provide any details about what led up t…
BF Who Shot GF Wanted For Attempted Murder In Baltimore: Police BF Who Shot GF Wanted For Attempted Murder In Baltimore: Police
BF Who Shot GF Wanted For Attempted Murder In Baltimore: Police A man who shot his girlfriend last March is wanted by police for attempted murder, authorities say. Police are looking for Samal Chavis, 28, after a female gunshot victim, 36, drove herself to the police station seeking help for being shot by her boyfriend on the 2900 block of Stafford Road on the evening of March 21, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment and a warrant was obtained for Chavis. Police have been looking to locate Chavis near the 3800 block of The Alameda, say police. Anyone who has seen and or knows of Chavis' wh…
Human Remains Found In Maryland Spark Homicide Investigation: Police Human Remains Found In Maryland Spark Homicide Investigation: Police
Human Remains Found In Maryland Spark Homicide Investigation: Police Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting following the discovery of the remains of a man who was last seen on Feb. 25, in Wicomico County, authorities say. The body of Craig Polk Jr., 23, of Salisbury was discovered on the edge of a field near Rockawalkin Road in Salisbury, around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, according to MDSP.  His death was ruled a homicide after medical examiners in Baltimore determined he was killed by a gunshot, said Maryland State Police. No suspects have been arrested at this time. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Maryland St…
Woman Shot In VSU Dorm Days Before Graduation Woman Shot In VSU Dorm Days Before Graduation
Woman Shot In VSU Dorm Days Before Graduation A woman was shot at a freshman residence hall at Virginia State University's Petersburg campus Sunday, May 1, ABC News 8 reports. Police responded to a call for a shooting at Quad 1 on Lee Street at 7:50 pm on May, 1, where they discovered an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound, according to both Chesterfield and University Police.  The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital with injuries, and the campus was placed on lockdown. The University has confirmed that the victim is not a student at the university, as reported by CBS News 6.