DC's Achievement Centers aim to combat youth violence
As the Metropolitan Police Department works to curb the spike in juvenile crime, one D.C. agency is working closely with the community to keep at-risk children safe.
As the Metropolitan Police Department works to curb the spike in juvenile crime, one D.C. agency is working closely with the community to keep at-risk children safe.
DC police arrest 20-year-old linked to dozens of armed robberies, carjackings
A 20-year-old linked to dozens of armed robberies and carjackings was arrested by D.C. police over the weekend — ending a months-long search.
A 20-year-old linked to dozens of armed robberies and carjackings was arrested by D.C. police over the weekend — ending a months-long search.
19-year-old shot, killed in Southeast DC: police
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Southeast, D.C. that took the life of a 19-year-old man on Sunday.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Southeast, D.C. that took the life of a 19-year-old man on Sunday.
12, 13-year-old girls arrested for Thanksgiving robbery in DC
Two juveniles are facing charges for a robbery in Southwest, D.C. that happened on Thanksgiving evening.
Two juveniles are facing charges for a robbery in Southwest, D.C. that happened on Thanksgiving evening.
16-year-old boy dies after shooting in Southeast DC
A teenager is dead, and a person of interest is in custody, after a shooting in Southeast, D.C. on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
A teenager is dead, and a person of interest is in custody, after a shooting in Southeast, D.C. on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Police search for suspect vehicle after Metrobus hit in 'apparent road rage' shooting
An investigation is underway into a possible road rage shooting Saturday afternoon involving a Metrobus in D.C., marking the second road rage shooting investigation launched in the District since Friday.
An investigation is underway into a possible road rage shooting Saturday afternoon involving a Metrobus in D.C., marking the second road rage shooting investigation launched in the District since Friday.
Woman shot during possible road rage incident inside 395 tunnel in Southwest, DC
A woman is recovering after being shot during an alleged road rage incident in the 395 tunnel In Southwest, D.C.
A woman is recovering after being shot during an alleged road rage incident in the 395 tunnel In Southwest, D.C.
Man found shot to death inside Southwest DC residence
An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death inside of a Southwest, D.C. residence.
An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death inside of a Southwest, D.C. residence.
Man in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in DC
One man was sent to the hospital Friday afternoon with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Northeast.
One man was sent to the hospital Friday afternoon with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Northeast.
Man caught on camera assaulting victim with chair inside DC restaurant
DC Police are searching for a man who was caught on surveillance video assaulting a victim with a chair.
DC Police are searching for a man who was caught on surveillance video assaulting a victim with a chair.
15-year-old arrested for shooting juvenile in DC; Police search for other suspects
A 15-year-old is in custody for shooting and injuring a juvenile victim in Southeast, D.C. in October, as police search for other suspects.
A 15-year-old is in custody for shooting and injuring a juvenile victim in Southeast, D.C. in October, as police search for other suspects.
Investigation underway into shooting near Northwest DC school
A Northwest, D.C. school was placed on lockdown and two others were placed on alert Friday afternoon after a shooting nearby, according to police.
A Northwest, D.C. school was placed on lockdown and two others were placed on alert Friday afternoon after a shooting nearby, according to police.
DC Council approves changes to controversial criminal code
D.C. Council gave final approval to a massive overhaul of the District's criminal code despite objections from several high-ranking officials.
D.C. Council gave final approval to a massive overhaul of the District's criminal code despite objections from several high-ranking officials.
15-year-old shot, killed near Washington Convention Center
Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old on Friday afternoon near the Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C.
Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old on Friday afternoon near the Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C.
Police arrest mother's friend in death of 2-year-old in Southwest DC
Investigators have arrested a man accused of killing a 2-year-old, who they say he knew, in Southwest D.C.
Investigators have arrested a man accused of killing a 2-year-old, who they say he knew, in Southwest D.C.
900 juveniles arrested in DC since start of year: police
One Violence Interrupter says D.C. kids need "a village of people who really care."
One Violence Interrupter says D.C. kids need "a village of people who really care."
New details surrounding DC police investigation
As first reported by The Washington Post, the D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office says prosecutors are expected to dismiss dozens of gun and possession cases after learning about an investigation into seven Metropolitan Police officers who may not have been truthful in their reports.
As first reported by The Washington Post, the D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office says prosecutors are expected to dismiss dozens of gun and possession cases after learning about an investigation into seven Metropolitan Police officers who may not have been truthful in their reports.
Thief steals car with 5-year-old sleeping inside
A 5-year-old boy went on a frightening ride Monday night as car thieves stole the vehicle the child was sleeping in.
A 5-year-old boy went on a frightening ride Monday night as car thieves stole the vehicle the child was sleeping in.
2 teens arrested for armed robbery in DC's Shaw neighborhood
Two teenagers are charged for an armed robbery that happened Thursday afternoon in the Shaw neighborhood of Northwest, D.C.
Two teenagers are charged for an armed robbery that happened Thursday afternoon in the Shaw neighborhood of Northwest, D.C.
DC Police hope to add more veterans to the force amid officer recruitment crisis
Recruiting police officers is a crisis facing law enforcement agencies across the nation and here in the District, so with thousands of military members in town this weekend for the Marine Corps Marathon, D.C. police are hoping those who have served our country will now come serve the nation’s capital.
Recruiting police officers is a crisis facing law enforcement agencies across the nation and here in the District, so with thousands of military members in town this weekend for the Marine Corps Marathon, D.C. police are hoping those who have served our country will now come serve the nation’s capital.