6‑year‑old boy dead after accidental shooting in Montgomery Co.
A 6‑year‑old boy died Tuesday after accidentally shooting himself inside a home on Maple Leaf Drive in Montgomery Village, authorities said. First responders tried to revive the child with CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
A 6‑year‑old boy died Tuesday after accidentally shooting himself inside a home on Maple Leaf Drive in Montgomery Village, authorities said. First responders tried to revive the child with CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
Government Shutdown: Partial DHS closure likely to continue
Lawmakers and the White House are showing no signs of compromise in their standoff over oversight of federal immigration officers, a dispute that has paused funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Lawmakers and the White House are showing no signs of compromise in their standoff over oversight of federal immigration officers, a dispute that has paused funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Sphere proposed for National Harbor; economic impact discussed
Governor Wes Moore and Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy are set to outline the projected economic impact of bringing a massive Sphere entertainment venue to National Harbor.
Governor Wes Moore and Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy are set to outline the projected economic impact of bringing a massive Sphere entertainment venue to National Harbor.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in a landmark trial examining whether Meta intentionally designed its platforms to addict and harm children.
Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in a landmark trial examining whether Meta intentionally designed its platforms to addict and harm children.
Centreville Explosion: Evacuation zone could grow by 100 homes
Frustration is mounting in a Fairfax County neighborhood as crews continue searching for the source of a major gas leak days after a house explosion, and officials now warn that up to 100 more families may be asked to evacuate.
Frustration is mounting in a Fairfax County neighborhood as crews continue searching for the source of a major gas leak days after a house explosion, and officials now warn that up to 100 more families may be asked to evacuate.
Glove DNA in Guthrie case shows no database match
DNA from a pair of gloves found a few miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home did not match any profiles in a national database, authorities said Tuesday.
DNA from a pair of gloves found a few miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home did not match any profiles in a national database, authorities said Tuesday.
Former Virginia officer who killed teen now charged with stealing drugs from evidence locker
A former Purcellville police officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old in May 2014 has now been indicted in West Virginia for stealing drugs from an evidence locker while serving as a police officer. FOX 5's Katie Barlow reports.
A former Purcellville police officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old in May 2014 has now been indicted in West Virginia for stealing drugs from an evidence locker while serving as a police officer. FOX 5's Katie Barlow reports.
Officials still investigating gas leak that caused Centreville home explosion
After a gas explosion rocked a Centreville community on Sunday, investigators are still trying to find the source of a leak. Dozens of families still haven’t returned to their homes, and potentially dozens more are being displaced out of caution. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the latest details.
After a gas explosion rocked a Centreville community on Sunday, investigators are still trying to find the source of a leak. Dozens of families still haven’t returned to their homes, and potentially dozens more are being displaced out of caution. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has the latest details.
Family still seeking answers nearly 8 years after father of 3 killed in Culpeper
The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to solve a cold case.
The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to solve a cold case.
Child dies in accidental shooting in Montgomery County; MD blocks cooperation with ICE | DMV News
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Here are the top headlines on FOX 5 News at 6.
DC plane crash caused by improper training, safety measures: NTSB report
More than a year after 67 people were killed in a mid-air collision outside DCA, the NTSB has released its final report into what caused the fatal crash.
More than a year after 67 people were killed in a mid-air collision outside DCA, the NTSB has released its final report into what caused the fatal crash.
Remembering civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. joined Fox 5 DC's DMV Zone show.
Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. joined Fox 5 DC's DMV Zone show.
Man arrested running toward Capitol with shotgun
The U.S. Capitol Police has arrested a suspect they said was running toward the Capitol with a shotgun. Officials said the 18-year-old was also wearing a tactical vest and was carrying extra rounds of ammunition.
The U.S. Capitol Police has arrested a suspect they said was running toward the Capitol with a shotgun. Officials said the 18-year-old was also wearing a tactical vest and was carrying extra rounds of ammunition.
Valentine's Day Cocktails at RPM Italian DC
RPM Italian Lead Bartender Ariana Rogers joined the DMV Zone with some Valentine's cocktails.
RPM Italian Lead Bartender Ariana Rogers joined the DMV Zone with some Valentine's cocktails.
Trump, Moore clash over handling of Potomac River sewage spill
President Donald Trump on Monday criticized Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, accusing him of a slow response to the January pipe rupture. Trump directed his remarks at Moore even though the damaged pipe falls under the jurisdiction of DC Water and the federal government.
President Donald Trump on Monday criticized Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, accusing him of a slow response to the January pipe rupture. Trump directed his remarks at Moore even though the damaged pipe falls under the jurisdiction of DC Water and the federal government.
Cora Masters Barry reflects on life of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Cora Masters Barry, widow of former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, reflected on the life of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84.
Cora Masters Barry, widow of former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, reflected on the life of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84.
DMV residents sue Trump administration over East Potomac Golf Course revamp
Two recreational golfers from the D.C. area have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging efforts to overhaul the East Potomac Golf Course and alleging the move could undermine its long-standing role as a public park.
Two recreational golfers from the D.C. area have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging efforts to overhaul the East Potomac Golf Course and alleging the move could undermine its long-standing role as a public park.
NTSB takes over Centreville gas leak investigation
FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard and Tisha Lewis have the latest.
FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard and Tisha Lewis have the latest.
Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered in DC
Washington, D.C., is remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who died Tuesday at 84.
Washington, D.C., is remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who died Tuesday at 84.