Armed kidnapping suspects allegedly stole Cartier glasses, Louis Vuitton wallet, and more in DC

D.C. police are searching for two men who they believe are responsible for an armed kidnapping in Southeast. They've released surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes the public will help identify them. 

DC police officer shoots man on highway in Bowie

An investigation is underway after a D.C. police officer shot and killed a man in Bowie Wednesday evening. 

Officer shoots, kills dog attacking woman and children in Northeast

A woman and two children were attacked by a dog Monday evening in D.C., and people in the community where it happened told FOX 5 that a police officer who intervened may have saved a life. 

DC crime stats show promising decreases, but mixed feelings persist among residents

Numbers reported by the Metropolitan Police Department show decreases in violent and property crimes for 2024 compared to this point in 2023. But a deeper look at the month-over-month data indicates a decrease across some major categories coincided with the D.C. Council passing emergency legislation last July.

Residents speak out after deadly St. Patrick's Day shooting in Shaw

The suspects responsible for shooting seven people in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood on St. Patrick's Day are still on the run. Residents spoke out Tuesday night at a safety meeting held at the Watha T. Daniel Shaw Library in Northwest.

Real Time Crime Center faces setbacks in DC

Some D.C. residents are asking, what's taking so long to open up the police Real Time Crime Center? It was supposed to open in February.

Inmate charged in shooting death of 10-year-old Arianna Davis

A 24-year-old man, who was already in custody at the D.C. Jail, is being charged with the murder of 10-year-old Arianna Davis. 

Man found shot dead outside DC day care as crime bill passes first reading

A man found dead in the parking lot of a day care on Tuesday became the most recent homicide victim in a city grappling with ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime.

Justice Department announces new resources to combat violent crime in DC

The Justice Department announced Friday a set of new resources to help combat violent crime in Washington, D.C., where crime rates have surged in recent years.