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Mother Calls For End To Gun Violence After Toddler Shot During Day Care Walk In DC Mother Calls For End To Gun Violence After Toddler Shot During Day Care Walk In DC
Mother Calls For End To Gun Violence After Toddler Shot During Day Care Walk In DC A mother whose toddler was struck by gunfire in Southeast DC is calling on the community to cease the violence that has plagued the city for years. A 2-year-old girl was caught in the crossfire of a shooting earlier this month that left two dead and two others with serious injuries, now she is recovering in a hospital bed a week later. The girl was reportedly struck while going on her daily walk with her day care class, and she was still in the ICU as of Thursday afternoon. Her mother said it was only the second week she was at the facility after she was hesitant to enroll her. "I have car…

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by Zak Failla
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Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church
Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church A 21-year-old hospital caretaker was arrested for sexually assaulting a patient, police said. On July 7, the victim reported they were inappropriately fondled on two separate occasions by Hektor Alvarez, their previous hospital caretaker, according to Fairfax police.  Authorities said this victim, who was receiving longterm care at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, required a caretaker's attention at all times due to their condition. Alvarez worked at the hospital as an employee of Metropolitan Healthcare Services, and also worked as a medical technician at Virginia Hospital Center, offic…

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by AJ Goldbloom