Andrea Salcedo

Washington, D.C.

General Assignment Reporter

Education: Columbia College Chicago, BA in Journalism; Columbia University, MS in Investigative Journalism

Andrea Salcedo is a general assignment reporter for The Washington Post. She was previously an overnight reporter on The Post's Morning Mix team. Before joining The Post in 2020, she covered breaking news and features for the New York Times metro desk.
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In 1984, ‘Subway Vigilante’ Bernhard Goetz shot four Black men in NYC

Some have drawn parallels between Goetz’s case and that of Daniel Penny, who was charged with manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely on New York City's subway.

May 13, 2023

Daniel Penny charged with manslaughter in Jordan Neely’s subway chokehold death

The 24-year-old Marine Corps veteran, who was seen on video holding Neely in a chokehold for several minutes, was released on $100,000 bond. Penny is back in court July 17.

May 12, 2023

Lori Vallow, mom with doomsday beliefs, found guilty in kids’ killings

Prosecutors argued that the couple thought of themselves as godlike figures tasked with ridding the world of “zombie” spirits.

May 12, 2023

Marine veteran to be charged in NYC subway chokehold death

Video of the May 1 fatal chokehold sparked outrage from public officials and protests demanding the man be charged in connection to the death.

May 11, 2023

    Westminster Dog Show winner Buddy Holly poses for photos

    Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendeén, posed for photos after he won Best in Show at the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 9.

    May 10, 2023

    Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, named Best in Show at Westminster

    The latest news and updates from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's final day Tuesday. Follow along for live updates New York.

    May 10, 2023

      Golden retrievers steal hearts at Westminster

      Fifty one Golden retrievers competed May 9 at the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

      May 9, 2023

        Dogs pose for a photo at Westminster

        Contestants in the Westminster Dog Show pose for the camera on May 9.

        May 9, 2023

          What to know about the 2023 Westminster dog show

          The 147th Westminster Kennel Club dog show will conclude Tuesday night with the crowning of a Best in Show. Here’s what to know about this year’s competition in Flushing, N.Y.

          May 9, 2023

            Westminster Dog Show: Behind the scenes

            Handlers and owners at the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show spoke on May 8 in New York about their dogs' best traits and the grooming process.

            May 9, 2023