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Gunman who Shot National Guard Soldiers Screamed “Allahu Akbar” as he Opened Fire.

WASHINGTON — A former Afghanistan refugee has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom, according to a newly filed police affidavit that describes a brief

December 2, 2025

Crime·Immigration·Local·National

President Trump Hints at Big Changes to Washington Dulles Airport.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration is preparing a major reconstruction plan for Washington Dulles International Airport, telling reporters during a White House Cabinet meeting that “we have a

December 2, 2025

Local·National·Trump·Virginia

Teen Arrested for Howard University Shooting seen in TikTok with a Handgun. One Victim Paralyzed.

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the Howard University homecoming shooting that injured five people, one of whom is paralyzed from the waist down. Kaevaughn Dudley, 17, of the District,

November 20, 2025

Crime·DC·Local

One Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting in Northeast

WASHINGTON – The Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening in the Deanwood neighborhood. On Monday, November 17, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Sixth District

November 19, 2025

Crime·DC·Local

Fire damages Laos Embassy Residence in Kalorama, No Injuries Reported

A fire broke out Sunday night at the Laos Embassy residence in the Kalorama neighborhood of Northwest Washington, prompting a swift response from D.C. Fire and EMS. Crews arrived at approximately 8:37

November 19, 2025

DC·Fire·Local

Police Fatally Shoot Man After Break-In Call on Reservoir Road NW near Georgetown University Hospital.

A Metropolitan Police Department officer fatally shot a man inside a home on Reservoir Road NW on Friday evening after officers responded to a residential burglary alarm, authorities said. Police said the

November 15, 2025

Crime·DC·Local

Secret Service and National Guard Capture Armed Robber in Downtown D.C.; Suspect had Been Freed in Earlier Stolen Car Case

The US Secret Service and National Guard took into custody an armed robbery suspect in downtown Washington who was on pre-trial release from an earlier stolen car and illegal weapons charge in

November 12, 2025

Crime·DC·Local

Four Deaths, Including Three Homicides, Reported Across D.C. on Saturday

WASHINGTON — Four people were killed across the District on Saturday, including two teenagers and an adult woman, in what police described as a series of separate violent incidents. Three of the

November 10, 2025

Crime·DC·Local

District Cracks Down on Employers Using Illegal Training Repayment Agreements

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nov. 7, 2025 — D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb has secured more than $127,000 in restitution and penalties from two local employers that used illegal employment contracts requiring workers to

November 9, 2025

Crime·DC·Local

Woman Charged in Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend in Southeast After HIV Claim During Intercourse.

A Southeast D.C. woman has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting her boyfriend when he told her he had HIV while having sex. Police arrested 48-year-old Shawnta Aiken on Monday

November 4, 2025

Crime·DC·Local

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