Feds increase security for Jan. 6 in effort to prevent Capitol attack repeat
The decision will give the next electoral count — scheduled for Jan. 6, 2025 — the same level of security accorded to presidential inaugurations and political conventions.
By Peter Hermann and Jacqueline AlemanyRoad closures planned for funeral of slain D.C. police officer
The road closures, according to the D.C. police department, are expected between 1 and 3 p.m.
By Emily DaviesVideo of D.C. police fatally shooting violence interrupter sparks protests
Anger was already simmering when footage was released of the fatal police shooting of Justin Robinson, 26, who worked as a violence interrupter in D.C.
By Jenny Gathright, Ellie Silverman, Peter Hermann, Emma Uber and Tom JackmanMan charged with tossing gun that killed D.C. officer to remain jailed
A federal judge ordered Tyrell Bailey to remain in jail and calls the case and officer’s death “a real example of the dangers” of discarding guns in the community.
By Keith L. AlexanderWhat we know about Justin Robinson’s death and the D.C. police shooting video
D.C. police fatally shot Justin Robinson, 26, earlier this month at a McDonald’s in Southeast Washington.
By Jenny GathrightLooting reported in D.C. after release of police shooting video
The thefts and the destruction of property occurred in Georgetown, City Center and other neighborhoods.
By Martin WeilD.C. police release video of officers shooting violence interrupter
Relatives of Justin Robinson, 26, hesitated at first, their lawyer said, but ultimately decided to let the public see his final moments.
By Jenny GathrightMan killed in laundromat shootout in Prince George’s, police say
The town police chief described the shooting as apparently an isolated incident that did not pose a threat to the public.
By Martin WeilPolice charge 16-year-old as adult in fatal Maryland high school shooting
Jaylen Rashawn Prince was arrested about 20 minutes after the shooting at Joppatowne High School.
By Keith L. Alexander and Nicole AsburyMan accused of attacking SWAT team from abandoned Chevy Chase home
Man charges SWAT team in area of Chevy Chase, Md., after being coaxed from abandoned, boarded up home.
By Dan MorseWoman fatally shot, man in critical condition late Friday in Northwest D.C.
A woman died from multiple gun shots late Friday night in the 1000 block of Spring Road in Northwest D.C. A man who was also shot was in critical condition.
By Keith L. AlexanderFive shot, injured in Southeast Washington, police say
Three women and two men were shot and injured in Southeast Washington on Friday, according to police.
By Martin WeilTwo D.C. men sentenced in random, fatal shooting of college-bound teen
Two D.C. gang members were sentenced to decades in prison for the 2017 killing of Jamahri Sydnor who was struck by a bullet as she was driving in Northeast Washington.
By Keith L. AlexanderStudent, 15, fatally shot in Maryland high school, authorities say
Another student was taken into custody after the incident in Harford County, Md.
By Martin WeilFormer D.C. schools employee indicted on bribery, conspiracy charges
The 60-year-old Maryland resident faces 16 felony counts. Three alleged co-conspirators have pleaded guilty.
By Salvador RizzoVa. man gets 4-year sentence in crash that killed 2 Oakton High teens
A mother of one girl pushed for more time in court, saying, “Two years per one life lost feels like a slap in the face.”
By Emma UberPolice arrest man they say tossed gun that went off, killing D.C. officer
Tyrell L. Bailey, 27, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and two other weapons counts.
By Peter Hermann, Keith L. Alexander and Ellie SilvermanTrial begins for teen girls charged in fatal beating of Reggie Brown
A D.C. prosecutor said the five teens charged in the fatal beating and stomping of Reginald Brown were on Georgia Avenue “looking for a victim.”
By Keith L. AlexanderMan charged with unlawful filming of children in Fairfax elementary schools
Police said Arturo Elmore-Adon filmed the videos surreptitiously, either in bathrooms or placing his phone underneath the dresses, skirts or shorts of young children.
By Emma UberFamily of man slain by D.C. police declined to release footage, officials say
The family of Justin Robinson, 26, of Southeast Washington opted against making the footage public.
By Jenny Gathright