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Hit-Run Driver Arrested Seven Months After 19-Year-Old Killed In Southeast DC, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Arrested Seven Months After 19-Year-Old Killed In Southeast DC, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Arrested Seven Months After 19-Year-Old Killed In Southeast DC, Police Say Investigators worked around the clock and have arrested a driver who was wanted in connection to the fatal hit-and-run of a 19-year-old in Southeast DC last summer. On Friday, the Metropolitan Police Department announced that Northwest DC resident Andre Johnson has been arrested and charged with the murder of Madison Jones in June 2023, authorities announced. Johnson had been wanted for months, but managed to remain elusive to investigators until he was picked up on Thursday, Jan. 11.  The fatal incident was reported shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8. Police say that a 20…

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by Zak Failla
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Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (PHOTOS) Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (PHOTOS)
Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (Photos) Smoke and fire quickly spread through a building in Southeast DC on Thursday afternoon, though crews were able to quickly corral the flames. At around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, DC Fire and EMS personnel were working in the 300 block of 11th Street SE when a fire broke out in a first floor trash chute of a three-story mixed-use apartment building. Working Fire 300 block 11th St SE. Fire originated lower level in trash chute and extended to roof of 3 story apartment building with store on first floor. Hose lines in place attacking fire on all levels. All visible fire extinguished. Checking f…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's What We Know About The Double Fatal SUV Shooting In Southeast DC Here's What We Know About The Double Fatal SUV Shooting In Southeast DC
Here's What We Know About The Double Fatal SUV Shooting In Southeast DC New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department as they continue investigating a double murder on Sunday morning. At approximately 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, members of the department were called to the 500 block of 11th Street SE, where there were multiple reports of a shootout and traffic accident in the area. Upon arrival, officers say they found two men inside the vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Othaniel Gaither, 34, of Southeast, and a second man - who has not been identified pending the notification of his next of kin - one of whom was pronoun…

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by Zak Failla