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 AlemanySeptember 11, 2024

Road 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 DaviesSeptember 11, 2024

Video 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 JackmanSeptember 11, 2024

Man 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. AlexanderSeptember 10, 2024

What 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 GathrightSeptember 10, 2024

Looting 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 WeilSeptember 10, 2024

D.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 GathrightSeptember 9, 2024

Man 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 WeilSeptember 9, 2024

Police 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 AsburySeptember 8, 2024

Man 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 MorseSeptember 7, 2024

Woman 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. AlexanderSeptember 7, 2024

Five 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 WeilSeptember 6, 2024

Two 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. AlexanderSeptember 6, 2024

Student, 15, fatally shot in Maryland high school, authorities say

Another student was taken into custody after the incident in Harford County, Md.

By Martin WeilSeptember 6, 2024

Former 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 RizzoSeptember 6, 2024

Va. 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 UberSeptember 6, 2024

Police 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 SilvermanSeptember 5, 2024

Trial 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. AlexanderSeptember 5, 2024

Man 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 UberSeptember 5, 2024

Family 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 GathrightSeptember 4, 2024