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.
Victim stabbed in Northwest alley attack recounts harrowing encounter
D.C. police are on the lookout for a suspect who stabbed a man in the neck 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.
WATCH: Suspect accused of shooting 3 DC police officers surrenders, 31 dogs removed from home
Julius James, the man accused of shooting three D.C. police officers Wednesday morning in Southeast, surrendered after an hours-long standoff.
DC police officer under investigation for sexual assault, placed on leave
A D.C. police officer is under investigation in Montgomery County for an alleged sexual assault, according to officials.
Undercover officers exchange gunfire with man near historic site in Southeast
Officers exchanged gunfire with a man Friday night in Southeast, near the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
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.
Bodycam video unveils events leading to fatal officer-involved shooting on North Capitol Street
The Metropolitan Police Department released body camera footage of last week's deadly officer-involved shooting on North Capitol Street.
Deadly carjacking near luxury DC apartments; victim shot over Chrysler 200
Another random carjacking turned deadly in the District.
WATCH: Lyft driver assaults rabbi moments after picking him up in Dupont Circle
D.C. police are searching for a Lyft driver who was caught on camera assaulting a rabbi in Dupont Circle in broad daylight.
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.
DC police arrest second suspect in Mother's Day shooting that killed 10-year-old Arianna Davis
The Metropolitan Police Department announced Wednesday that another teenage suspect is in custody for the murder of 10-year-old Arianna Davis.
DC assistant police chief retiring: MPD
Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Morgan Kane has announced her retirement, officials say.
Anacostia gas explosion under investigation
The Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Investigations Unit has opened an investigation into the gas leak that caused a series of explosions Thursday morning in Anacostia.
Judge in Trump’s DC election case targeted in false shooting report in latest high-profile swatting
A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against former president Donald Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call Sunday night, the latest in a spate of similar false swatting reports at the homes of public officials in recent days.
Are street vendors selling stolen goods in DC?
During FOX 5's Wednesday night broadcast, we showed you the bare shelves at a CVS in Northwest D.C.'s Columbia Heights neighborhood.
Body cam footage released of MPD shooting in Penn Quarter
On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police Department released body worn camera footage from a December 18 officer-involved shooting.
Torched SUV found in Suitland: Key clue in Southwest DC quadruple shooting investigation
Police have found the SUV believed to be used in a quadruple driveby shooting in Southwest D.C. Thursday, a block away from Nationals Park.