DC police shoot suspect they say shot man near Minnesota Avenue bus stop
Police shot a gunman who shot a man near a northeast Washington bus stop Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Police shot a gunman who shot a man near a northeast Washington bus stop Thursday morning, according to authorities.
D.C. police shoot armed suspect linked to earlier Minnesota Avenue shooting
Metropolitan Police Department Interim Chief Jeff Carroll shared details on an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect critically injured following back-to-back shootings along Minnesota Avenue Northeast. According to investigators, the suspect first shot a man near a bus stop before walking to a nearby shopping center parking lot minutes later, where he fired at a bystander exiting a store. A responding officer then shot the armed suspect with a patrol rifle, and both the suspect and the initial victim remain hospitalized in critical condition.
Metropolitan Police Department Interim Chief Jeff Carroll shared details on an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect critically injured following back-to-back shootings along Minnesota Avenue Northeast. According to investigators, the suspect first shot a man near a bus stop before walking to a nearby shopping center parking lot minutes later, where he fired at a bystander exiting a store. A responding officer then shot the armed suspect with a patrol rifle, and both the suspect and the initial victim remain hospitalized in critical condition.
DC weather: Patchy morning fog will clear for warm Thursday ahead of cooler Halloween
Patchy morning fog will clear for sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees Thursday, followed by warmer conditions Friday and a dry, cooler Saturday for Halloween.
Patchy morning fog will clear for sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees Thursday, followed by warmer conditions Friday and a dry, cooler Saturday for Halloween.
Bicyclist, pedestrian struck in separate DC crashes
A bicyclist and pedestrian were struck by vehicles in separate crashes reported in D.C. Wednesday night, according to police.
A bicyclist and pedestrian were struck by vehicles in separate crashes reported in D.C. Wednesday night, according to police.
Interior Dept. moves toward November closure of East Potomac Golf Course as court battle intensifies
In a court filing, the Interior Department acknowledged in writing for the first time that the Trump administration is working to carry out President Trump’s plan to close East Potomac Golf Links on Nov. 15.
In a court filing, the Interior Department acknowledged in writing for the first time that the Trump administration is working to carry out President Trump’s plan to close East Potomac Golf Links on Nov. 15.
Persons of interest wanted for burglaries at Northwest DC church
D.C. police are asking for the community’s help to identify persons of interest who are accused of burglarizing a church in Northwest multiple times.
D.C. police are asking for the community’s help to identify persons of interest who are accused of burglarizing a church in Northwest multiple times.
DC judges urge lawyers to take on pro bono cases amid shortage
Judges in Washington, D.C. are sounding the alarm over a massive shortage of lawyers in non-criminal cases.
Judges in Washington, D.C. are sounding the alarm over a massive shortage of lawyers in non-criminal cases.
15 charged in alleged drug ring accused of moving meth and GBL across DC, East Coast
Federal prosecutors have charged 15 defendants in a 12-count superseding indictment alleging a transnational drug ring flooded D.C. and the East Coast with methamphetamine and the date-rape precursor GBL.
Federal prosecutors have charged 15 defendants in a 12-count superseding indictment alleging a transnational drug ring flooded D.C. and the East Coast with methamphetamine and the date-rape precursor GBL.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces new charges in major D.C.-area meth bust
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and federal law enforcement partners announced a superseding indictment adding four high-level defendants to the "Liquid Ice" drug trafficking investigation. Authorities detailed massive seizures, including roughly 200 pounds of methamphetamine and large quantities of the date rape drug GBL imported from South Korea, as task force operations target rising meth distribution networks stretching across Washington, D.C., and the East Coast.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and federal law enforcement partners announced a superseding indictment adding four high-level defendants to the "Liquid Ice" drug trafficking investigation. Authorities detailed massive seizures, including roughly 200 pounds of methamphetamine and large quantities of the date rape drug GBL imported from South Korea, as task force operations target rising meth distribution networks stretching across Washington, D.C., and the East Coast.
Halloween 2026 weather: Trick-or-treat forecast for the Northeast
Ghosts, goblins, and parents can breathe a sigh of relief, this Halloween's forecast is looking boo-tifully dry across the Northeast.
Ghosts, goblins, and parents can breathe a sigh of relief, this Halloween's forecast is looking boo-tifully dry across the Northeast.
National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2026 ticket lottery opens
The free online ticket lottery for the 2026 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony opened Wednesday, offering the public an opportunity to attend the annual holiday tradition in the nation's capital.
The free online ticket lottery for the 2026 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony opened Wednesday, offering the public an opportunity to attend the annual holiday tradition in the nation's capital.
DC house fire displaces resident, 6 dogs
A man and six dogs have been displaced after a late-night fire tore through a residence in southeast Washington on Tuesday, fire officials reported.
A man and six dogs have been displaced after a late-night fire tore through a residence in southeast Washington on Tuesday, fire officials reported.
DC weather: Cooler Wednesday ahead of late-week warmup, dry Halloween
Cooler temperatures and cloudier conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 60s ahead of a late-week warmup and a mild Halloween weekend.
Cooler temperatures and cloudier conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 60s ahead of a late-week warmup and a mild Halloween weekend.
Kenny Monroe takes crown at DC’s 39th annual High Heel Race
Glamour, pride and friendly competition took over Northwest D.C. Tuesday night as drag kings and queens strapped on their stilettos for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race in Dupont Circle.
Glamour, pride and friendly competition took over Northwest D.C. Tuesday night as drag kings and queens strapped on their stilettos for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race in Dupont Circle.
Six people charged in alleged international cryptocurrency, romance scam
Federal charges were announced against six alleged scammers, who authorities said used pictures of beautiful women to steal money from unsuspecting Americans.
Federal charges were announced against six alleged scammers, who authorities said used pictures of beautiful women to steal money from unsuspecting Americans.
Police search for D.C. teen wanted in fatal shooting of twin brother
D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, 16-year-old Jabril Young, inside their Northeast home. While investigators are treating the case as a homicide, the victim's mother and aunt say the gunfire was a devastating accident and fear the frightened teen is still on the run.
D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, 16-year-old Jabril Young, inside their Northeast home. While investigators are treating the case as a homicide, the victim's mother and aunt say the gunfire was a devastating accident and fear the frightened teen is still on the run.
Free Halloween weekend Lyft rides offered across DC area to prevent drunk driving
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides up to $15 across the D.C. area during Halloween weekend to help prevent drunk driving.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides up to $15 across the D.C. area during Halloween weekend to help prevent drunk driving.
DC police search for 16-year-old wanted in fatal shooting of his identical twin brother
D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, an incident the family says was a tragic accident inside their Northeast home.
D.C. police are searching for a 16-year-old boy wanted in the fatal shooting of his identical twin brother, an incident the family says was a tragic accident inside their Northeast home.
Street closures, parking restrictions announced for 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race
Street closures and parking restrictions will take effect Tuesday across parts of Washington, D.C. for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, the city's pre-Halloween tradition celebrating the diversity of the District's LGBTQ+ community.
Street closures and parking restrictions will take effect Tuesday across parts of Washington, D.C. for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, the city's pre-Halloween tradition celebrating the diversity of the District's LGBTQ+ community.
DC launches snowplow naming contest ahead of winter weather season
The District of Columbia has launched its “Name That Plow” contest, inviting residents to submit creative names for eight of the city’s snowplows.
The District of Columbia has launched its “Name That Plow” contest, inviting residents to submit creative names for eight of the city’s snowplows.