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Fatal Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Five Injured Near Washington Convention Center in D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Two individuals tragically lost their lives, and five others were injured during a shooting early Sunday morning near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. Authorities responded to the intersection of Seventh and P Street NW around 3 a.m., where they discovered two women and three men suffering from gunshot wounds in the 600 block of P Street NW. The victims were promptly transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. …

Six People Shot in Northeast D.C., Leaving One Dead: Police Seek Car Involved

Washington, D.C. – A tragic shooting incident in Northeast D.C. on Wednesday evening resulted in the death of one individual and left five others injured, as reported by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The shooting took place in the 1100 block of 21st Street near Maryland Avenue around 6 p.m., where a man lost his life and two men, one woman, a 9-year-old, and a 12-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Following the incident, MPD released images …

Shooter Opens Fire in D.C. Neighborhood, Residents Express Frustrations Over Crime Spike

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Shots rang out in a D.C. neighborhood, sending residents ducking for cover as chaos ensued on Independence Avenue and 15th Street SE in the Hill East area. Video footage captured the terrifying moment as a gunman opened fire while a group of people scrambled to safety. Eyewitnesses described the harrowing ordeal, with one resident recounting how he had to play dead to survive the barrage of bullets. Burl Haigwood, who was out …

Fatal Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Five Injured in Shaw Neighborhood of Northwest D.C.

Washington D.C., was shaken by a tragic shooting incident in the Shaw neighborhood early Sunday morning. Two men lost their lives, while five others, including two women, were injured when gunfire erupted from a car at Seventh and P streets NW around 3 a.m. The victims, identified as Anthony Brown of Southeast D.C. and Jay Lucks of Baltimore, both 32 years old, were caught in the terrifying incident after leaving a nearby nightclub. The motive …

Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Deadly Washington, D.C. Mass Shooting

Washington, D.C. police are actively searching for a suspect following a tragic mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left five others injured early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of 7th and P Streets in the northwest part of the city, close to downtown, according to Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. When an incident involves four or more individuals being injured or …

D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation Steps Up to Support Families of Injured and Fallen First Responders After Sterling, Virginia Home Explosion

STERLING, Virginia – A tragic home explosion in Sterling, Virginia, resulted in the death of a firefighter and the hospitalization of four others. The incident prompted the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation to step in and provide support for the injured first responders and their families. On February 16, 11 firefighters were injured when a home on Silver Ridge Drive exploded. The explosion occurred after crews responded to reports of a strong odor and discovered a …

Gas Explosion Damages Women’s Homeless Shelter in Southeast D.C., Leaves Uncertain Future

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent explosion in Southeast D.C. not only caused damage to a day care and a convenience store but also left the Calvary Women’s Services’ Good Hope building in a state of disrepair. The building, which supports women experiencing homelessness, suffered smoke and water damage, making it uncertain when renovations can begin or when the facility will reopen. Kris Thompson, CEO of Calvary Women’s Services, revealed that the Good Hope building in …

48-Year-Old Man Shot and Killed in Washington, D.C. as Police Investigate Suspect

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man was found dead in the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast, on Tuesday night following reports of a shooting, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police arrived at the scene at 5:15 p.m. and discovered the man unconscious and not breathing. The Homicide Unit was called to the scene and pronounced the man dead on arrival. The victim was later identified as 48-year-old Rufus Brown, who did not have a …

19-Year-Old Fatally Shot Near Deanwood Metro Station in Northeast D.C. Identified as Tyreek Sheldon Moore

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 19-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting near the Deanwood Metro station in Northeast D.C. The victim, Tyreek Sheldon Moore, was fatally shot on Monday afternoon in the 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. Another juvenile male was also injured in the incident, but his current condition remains unknown. According to D.C. police, the two teens were traveling in a stolen Kia on Minnesota Avenue when …

Explosion forces D.C. day care closure for months, community in recovery

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A daycare in Southeast D.C. may remain closed for months after a gas explosion leveled a nearby convenience store and caused minor injuries to a man on Thursday. The explosion, which occurred in the Anacostia neighborhood on Marion Barry Avenue SE, resulted in the destruction of the convenience store and caused damage to two other nearby buildings, including one housing a transitional housing facility for women. The incident began with a call …