
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
Owners desperate to get back dog, Scrappy, taken from Temple Hills neighborhood
A Prince George’s County family is heartbroken after they say someone stole their miniature poodle, which is also a service dog.
80-year-old woman sexually assaulted at Hobby Lobby in Woodbridge: police
Prince William County police are investigating after an 80-year-old woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in northern Virginia.
Alexandria residents frustrated with repeated power outages
Severe thunderstorms knocked out power at an apartment complex in northern Virginia on Tuesday but some residents say it’s happened over a dozen times and they want something done about it.
DC police searching for man accused of assault, attempted sex assault in Northwest
D.C. police are asking the public for help to catch a suspect who they say assaulted—and attempted to sexually assault—a woman in Northwest in the early morning hours Saturday.
Man accused of multiple incidents of indecent exposure on Sligo Creek Trail faces more charges
Police arrested a man suspected of exposing himself on the Sligo Creek Trail in Montgomery County and now, they say they found more evidence against the suspect.
Ex-boyfriend charged in murder of woman found dead in dumpster in DC
D.C. police have made an arrest in connection to the murder of a woman found in a dumpster in Northeast.
Virginia man arrested for allegedly filming minors
A northern Virginia man is behind bars, accused of illegally recording children in his home, and police are concerned there are more alleged victims.
Prince George's County mom pleads for justice for son hit, killed by driver
A heartbroken mother is pleading for help to find the driver who killed her son in a hit-and-run accident.