Driver flees after crash sends vehicle into building: DC police

The driver of a vehicle involved in an early morning crash in D.C. drove off from the scene before authorities arrived, police say.

Teen girl shot near Dunbar High School, police investigating

A 17-year-old Dunbar High School student is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot Tuesday afternoon near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C., according to police.

Thieves steal car with child inside; Police find both in DC

A vehicle with a young boy in the back seat was stolen Tuesday evening in Oxon Hill, leading to a multi-agency search that ended with the child being found safe in Washington, D.C., authorities said.

Unruly Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger accused of attacking crew member dies after detainment

Cell phone video captured the dramatic moments aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise as a man hurled threats and tried to kick down a door on the boat. The man seen on the video died a short time after he was detained, his family said.

Wisconsin school shooting: Motive appears to be 'combination of factors'

Madison police said detectives are looking into the suspected shooter's online activity and say the motive appears to be a "combination of factors."

5-year-old girl remains in critical condition after shot by 3-year-old brother in DC

A five-year-old girl is fighting for her life after she was accidentally shot in her home by her younger brother. The shooting occurred in an apartment on Galveston Place in Southeast Washington around 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Madison school shooting, police chief issues correction

A school shooting in Madison left three people dead, including the suspected shooter, and six others wounded on Monday morning.

DC Council committee votes to recommend Trayon White for expulsion amid bribery allegations

The ad hoc committee investigating bribery allegations against Washington, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White has voted to recommend the expulsion of the embattled lawmaker. This unanimous decision follows the committee's review of a damning report, which found "substantial evidence" that White violated the D.C. Code of Conduct in office.

3-year-old boy shoots sister, 5, in DC

A young girl is fighting for her life after being shot Monday evening in Southwest D.C., authorities confirmed.

Fight between 2 women turns deadly in Prince George's County; 1 in custody

Police say one woman is dead and another is behind bars, charged with murder after a fight at a Prince George’s County home turned deadly. 

Madison, Wisconsin school shooting: 3 dead, shooter was 15-year-old girl

A shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, left at least three people dead, including the suspected shooter, and six others injured. 

Police investigating deadly double shooting in Prince George's County

Prince George’s County police are investigating a double shooting that left one man dead and one man seriously injured over the weekend.

Man accused of attempted murder, allegedly set Texas home on fire with 3 kids inside

A man who lived in Fulshear, Texas is accused of intentionally setting his house on fire while his three children were inside. Fulshear is a small community west of Houston.