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Shomari Stone
Shomari Stone joined FOX 5 DC in May 2023 as an Anchor and Reporter.
Stone is a 7-time Emmy and 2-time Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, coming to FOX 5 from CNBC. He was a correspondent for "The News with Shepard Smith," based at the network’s Washington, D.C. bureau. He spent over 10 years as a general assignment reporter at WRC, an NBC owned television station in Washington, D.C.
Prior to WRC, he served as a reporter for KOMO in Seattle, CBS Miami, and WINK in Fort Myers, Florida.
Throughout his on-air career, he has reported on a multitude of high-profile stories across the country including Hurricane Ian, the expansion of Veterans’ health care benefits, the Buffalo mass shooting, the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the bombing at the Boston Marathon, immigration reform, the local impact of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro's relinquished power and the fall of Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide, as well as an exclusive interview with Trayvon Martin’s parents while they were in Washington, among others.
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received six journalism awards. He enjoys spending time with his family, cheering for his son, Shomari Stone II, on the University of Michigan Football team, playing golf, hosting charity events and galas, along with mentoring and volunteering with the youth.
Follow Shomari Stone on Twitter and Instagram at @shomaristone and on Facebook at @ShomariStoneFOX5DC
The latest from Shomari Stone
Three men shot, 1 dead in Shaw neighborhood near Kennedy Rec Center
Gunfire erupted Wednesday in the Shaw neighborhood near Seventh and O Streets Northwest, leaving one man dead and two others injured.
Group assaults three women on U Street; Police release suspect images
The search is on for a group of people involved in an attack on U Street where police say three women were assaulted.
Maryland woman's house shot up while hosting dating app livestream
A woman hosting a live stream on a dating app was interrupted by nearly a dozen gunshots at her home, leading her to believe she was targeted.
DC mayor says crime is down, residents have mixed views on safety
Violence and crime in the District remain pressing issues, despite Mayor Muriel Bowser's assertion of a decline in gun crime and homicides, which she discussed during a recent appearance on FOX 5.
Thieves steal thousands from multiple Lululemon stores in DC: police
Detectives are searching for four suspected thieves who robbed multiple Lululemon stores on Wednesday, committing three thefts in less than two hours.
DC dog owner desperate for return of stolen Shih Tzu 'Theo'
A dog owner is reeling after thieves snatched her beloved Shih Tzu from her car in Southeast D.C., leaving her family devastated and searching for answers.
Gaithersburg home destroyed after lightning strike sparks fire
A Gaithersburg couple is lucky to be alive after a lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed their home.
1 man dead, 1 injured at Wise High School shooting after memorial for Khyree Jackson, fatal crash victims
Two people were shot at Wise High School after a candlelight vigil for Khyree Jackson and two other victims in a fatal car crash that happened last weekend.
Khyree Jackson car accident: Three victims honored at Wise HS memorial
The lives of three young men from Prince George’s County were remembered Friday night.
Rideshare driver robbed by panhandler after giving the man money, DC police say
A rideshare driver was assaulted by a panhandler in Northwest D.C. after giving the man money, police say. Now, they’re hoping to catch the suspect to prevent any other attacks.