Child struck by stray gunfire during Secret Service incident near Washington Monument

A child was struck by gunfire from a suspect and is recovering with non-life-threatening injuries following an officer-involved shooting near 15th St & Independence Ave NW, D.C.

Deadly stabbing at Wunder Garten leads to arrest: police

D.C. police have made an arrest in a deadly stabbing at Wunder Garten beer garden this past weekend. 

Cole Allen removed from suicide watch; court hearing still set for Monday

The defense team for Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, withdrew its request to remove him from suicide watch after learning the restriction had already been lifted, according to FOX News.

East Potomac Golf Links faces uncertain future as high school caddies earn prestigious scholarship

A watchdog group asked a federal judge to block the Trump administration from moving forward with plans to allegedly shutdown and redevelop East Potomac Golf Links. The Trump Administration severed the lease agreement with the non-profit that manages this and two other DC public golf couses, leaving the futures of those three locations uncertain. 

Judge raises concerns over suicide watch for accused Correspondents' Dinner shooter

A legal battle is escalating over the jail conditions of Cole Thomas Allen, the 31-year-old California man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner last weekend.

Frederick Douglass Bridge standoff enters Day 3 prompting traffic warnings

Drivers are being urged to plan for extra travel time, or find alternate routes as a barricade situation on the Frederick Douglass Bridge enters its third day.

East Potomac Golf Course could shut down Sunday for Trump administration overhaul

The Trump administration is officially moving to take over the East Potomac Golf Course, launching a dramatic proposal aimed at overhauling the D.C. waterfront.

DC warns of measles exposure across Metro, Dulles Airport

D.C. health officials are warning of possible measles exposure after a confirmed case involving a District resident who visited multiple locations while contagious.

Person on Frederick Douglass Bridge, bridge close as police respond

Police are responding to an active barricade situation on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, where a person has climbed onto the structure, according to authorities. 

DC weather: Mostly sunny Friday with late showers

Mostly sunny skies through much of Friday, with highs near 68 degrees and a few showers developing late.

2026 FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations are here! Check the full list

FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! Here's the full list of FOX 5 DC Zip Trip destinations that we're traveling to this year!

Ben’s Chili Bowl reopens after major renovation with Friday ribbon cutting ceremony

Ben’s Chili Bowl is reopening its doors Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony after completing its first major renovation at the landmark U Street restaurant in more than six decades.