University of Virginia bomb threat prompts evacuation of two campus libraries

Two University of Virginia libraries were evacuated on Friday after a bomb threat was reported on campus, university officials said. No device was found and the threat has been cleared, officials said. 

Old Dominion University Shooting: Suspect convicted of Islamic State ties freed 2 years before attack

Court records show that less than two years after Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was released from federal prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State, he opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University on Thursday before ROTC students subdued and killed him.

Officer, suspect shot in northwest Baltimore active shooter incident, police say

Baltimore police say an officer and a man they are calling a suspect were shot Tuesday afternoon in northwest Baltimore in what they describe as an active shooter incident.

5 shot, 1 killed after gunfire erupts on Virginia basketball court, police say

Five people were shot and a teenager was killed when gunfire broke out Monday at a basketball court in Prince William County, according to police.

Naked man suspected in Centreville burglaries, police say

Detectives are investigating a series of Centreville burglaries in which a man, fully nude during two of the incidents, is believed to have broken into several homes.

Hearing for suspect in Potomac philanthropist’s killing

The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.

Baseball trainer charged with child pornography, sexual solicitation of a minor, police say

A 55‑year‑old Severn man who works as a local baseball trainer is facing child pornography and sexual solicitation charges after investigators say he engaged in illicit online communication with a juvenile girl and exchanged images with her.

2 arrested, charged in killing outside Potomac Mills mall

Two men have been arrested in connection with last month’s fatal shooting in the parking lot of Potomac Mills mall, according to Prince William County police.

495 stabbings: Suspect, victims identified in deadly Virginia 'road rage incident'

Virginia State Police have identified the victims in a stabbing and officer‑involved shooting on Interstate 495 that left two people dead and several others injured in what investigators describe as a "road rage incident."

Son kills father in Loudoun County murder-suicide

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting early Monday that left a father and son dead. 

Juveniles accused of stealing fire and rescue equipment, damaging property in Lorton

Fairfax County police are working to identify three juveniles caught on surveillance video allegedly stealing County Fire and Rescue equipment, taking it for a joyride, and damaging property.

String of burglaries targeted Asian American residents in Fairfax County, police say

Fairfax County detectives are investigating a series of residential burglaries they say targeted Asian American families and are asking the public for help identifying the thieves. 

Police ID family killed, suspect shot dead by officer in gruesome Fairfax apartment stabbing

Authorities have identified the family members killed when police say a man fatally stabbed his daughter and wife, then attacked his son‑in‑law before officers arrived and shot him.

Man shot, killed in Capitol Heights

A man is dead after a shooting in Prince George’s County on Monday.

Police: Man fatally stabs daughter, wife before being shot dead by officer in Fairfax County

Authorities say a man in his 50s stabbed and killed his daughter and wife in their Fairfax County apartment early Monday, then attacked his son‑in‑law before officers arrived and fatally shot him.