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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.

September 11, 2024
Protesters gather Sunday at the D.C. McDonalds where Justin Robinson was killed by police.

    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.

    September 10, 2024
    Justin Robinson, a violence interrupter who was fatally shot by D.C. police.

    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.

    September 9, 2024
    Hundreds of people gather Friday for a vigil in honor of Justin Robinson, 26, who was fatally shot by D.C. police on Sept. 1.

    D.C. bill seeks more oversight of beleaguered 911 call center

    The legislation marks the D.C. Council’s latest attempt to elicit more information from the city’s 911 agency.

    September 9, 2024
    D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2) announced legislation Monday that seeks to boost transparency and performance at the District's 911 call center. (Craig Hudson for The Washington Post)

    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.

    September 4, 2024
    D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith addresses reporters Sunday after a fatal shooting by officers.

    D.C. and Maryland AGs sue gun dealers over suspicious purchases

    The attorneys general of D.C. and Maryland on Tuesday sued three firearms dealers in Montgomery County that they argue should have flagged purchases as suspicious.

    September 3, 2024
    D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb (D), left, and Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown (D).

    Armed man fatally shot in car by D.C. police was violence interrupter

    Police accused Justin Robinson, 26, of trying to grab an officer’s gun after they confronted him at a McDonald’s in Southeast Washington.

    September 2, 2024
    D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith addresses reporters on Sunday in Southeast Washington after officers fatally shot a man who authorities said had a firearm and grabbed an officer's weapon.

    Death of 1-year-old who suffered blunt-force injuries ruled a homicide

    Police are investigating the death last week of a 1-year-old from Southeast Washington as a homicide.

    August 26, 2024

    Car teeters over edge of Whole Foods parking garage after crash in D.C.

    A driver said she was uncertain if she pressed down on the gas pedal or the brake pedal, police said in a report about the incident in D.C.’s Tenleytown area.

    August 22, 2024
    No one was hurt in the single-vehicle crash.

    D.C. violence interrupters hope bribery scandal won’t undercut their efforts

    The relatively small community of people who work on what’s often called “community violence intervention” has been hit hard by the news of Trayon White Sr.’s arrest.

    August 20, 2024
    D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr.