Maryland

A lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy Thursday night sparked confusion and fear after reports of an active shooter led to a massive law enforcement response and one midshipman being shot and injured.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead in Northeast, D.C., on Saturday night. The incident occurred on Eastern Avenue, and police are now asking for the public's help in locating the driver who fled the scene.

A pedestrian was killed in a tragic early morning crash on Route 50 in Anne Arundel County. Troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the scene, where a preliminary investigation revealed that a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

Sunshine and highs in the low-80s make for a picture-perfect Friday ahead of a weekend that stays dry and sunny, with warm temperatures continuing in the 80s.

The Naval Academy in Annapolis went on lockdown after shots were reportedly fired on the campus Thursday afternoon. 

A man was found shot to death in a residential neighborhood in Prince George's County on Wednesday morning. Police have now identified the man killed and are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Police in Laurel are on the scene of a death investigation and have asked the public to avoid the area. Authorities have confirmed an active police presence in the vicinity of Crows Nest Court while they conduct their investigation.

FOX 5 learned a mobile fingerprinting unit will be making its way to Northwest High School Thursday as part of the county-wide "surge" to update background checks and clearances after a damming Montgomery County Inspector General report released over the summer accused Maryland's largest school system of not properly vetting hundreds of thousands of school employees. 

Hundreds of people turned out to protest the possibility of data centers at the site of the former Landover Mall. Right now, the nearly 90-acre land sits vacant.

A homicide investigation is unfolding in Prince George's County after a man was found shot to death in a wooded area in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Authorities are investigating the scene, which was discovered hours after nearby residents reported hearing gunfire late Tuesday night.

Montgomery County Police have released video showing the arrest of a man accused of impersonating a police officer and driving a van outfitted to look like a law enforcement vehicle.

Expect a cooler, cloudier day across the D.C. region on Wednesday, with temperatures in the low-70s and a slight chance for isolated showers.

A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer sent three people to the hospital early Wednesday morning and caused major delays on the American Legion Bridge.

Businesses impacted by Purple Line construction in downtown Silver Spring say they are desperate for help after three years of local roads being shut down.

A new national survey has ranked several gas stations in Maryland and Virginia among the top independent stops in the country.

A Maryland softball coach has been arrested on multiple sex offense charges, including rape, assault, child sex abuse, and soliciting child pornography, according to police.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has officially launched his 2026 reelection bid.

Maryland's blend of coastal culture and urban charm has long been a source of pride for its residents. And it seems that unique character has a lot to do with the state's overall happiness. With how good those crabs taste, it is no wonder residents have a smile on their faces.

Another sunny and mild day across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday with clear skies and high temperatures in the upper-70s.