LOCAL CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY

Child shot and critically wounded, D.C. fire department says

The girl, described as younger than a teenager, was riding in a car in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE when she was shot, authorities said.

By Martin WeilMay 14, 2023

Md. teen fatally shot was driver in fatal crash two months ago

Three students at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro have died — two of them in fatal shootings and one in a car crash — in less than three months.

By Gillian BrockellMay 14, 2023

Police rescue woman who says she was abducted, kept naked in U-Haul truck

A Maryland man was arrested and charged with kidnapping the woman, who said he drove her around for hours after forcing her into the truck.

By Peter HermannMay 13, 2023

Police investigating fatal shooting in Prince George’s County

Prince George’s County police said they were responding to a fatal shooting in the 6100 block of Blacksmith Drive in the District Heights area.

By Justin Wm. MoyerMay 13, 2023

Three killed in three days in D.C. shootings, police say

As of Friday, homicides in the District were up about 8 percent over this time last year.

By Peter HermannMay 13, 2023

Damascus High ‘brooming’ sex assault lawsuit can go to trial, judge rules

The federal litigation stemmed from locker-room sex assaults by junior varsity football players in Maryland.

By Dan Morse and Nicole AsburyMay 13, 2023

Student expelled, charged after alleged rape, Falls Church police say

Student expelled, charged after alleged rape, Falls Church police say.

By Martin WeilMay 13, 2023

Authorities identify man fatally shot by Fairfax County police

The incident occurred Thursday after police said a man in possession of a stolen truck attacked an officer and tried to take his gun.

By Paul DugganMay 12, 2023

Teenager fatally shot in Prince George’s, police say

Kendall Batson, 18, was a 12th-grader at Wise High School in Prince George's, according to officials.

By Jasmine HiltonMay 12, 2023

Girl dead, father critically injured in shooting in District Heights home

Police said they are investigating the circumstances of the incident, including who was armed.

By Dana Hedgpeth and Jasmine HiltonMay 12, 2023

Fairfax County police shoot, kill man during parking lot struggle

Fairfax County police shot and killed a man Thursday afternoon during an encounter in a parking lot along Route 1.

By Clarence WilliamsMay 11, 2023

Man, 24, killed Wednesday in Northwest D.C.

Aaron Derricott, Jr. was shot just after 4:45 p.m.

By Emily DaviesMay 11, 2023

Stanton Samenow, psychologist who studied ‘criminal personality,’ dies at 81

His findings challenged prevailing views of criminal behavior — and reached perhaps their largest audience on “The Sopranos."

By Emily LangerMay 11, 2023

Bowser to propose law making it easier to detain people before trial

The mayor previewed the proposal at a summit to discuss rising crime in the city but did not offer specifics.

By Emily DaviesMay 10, 2023

Mother of 6-year-old who shot Va. teacher says her son has ADHD

Deja Taylor, who is charged with child neglect and recklessly storing a firearm in connection with the shooting, spoke in an interview with ABC News.

By Justin JouvenalMay 10, 2023

Shooting outside D.C. postal facility is tied to domestic dispute

A pregnant woman pulled up to work with her baby’s expectant father and saw another woman with a child by the same man, according to charging documents.

By Emily Davies and Keith L. AlexanderMay 9, 2023

Woman dies after being struck by firetruck in Northern Virginia, police say

Police said the pedestrian was killed in a crash in Reston that involved a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue vehicle.

By Olivia Diaz and Dana HedgpethMay 9, 2023

Off-duty D.C. firefighter fatally shot during altercation in Maryland

Authorities identified the firefighter as Carl Braxton, a 30-year-old firefighter EMT. He is survived by his two sons.

By Peter Hermann and Emily DaviesMay 9, 2023

Postal Service employee detained after shooting outside D.C. facility

The victim was conscious and breathing Monday morning, according to D.C. police.

By Emily DaviesMay 8, 2023

Shot fired at Maryland mall; one person in custody

No injuries were reported, the Charles County sheriff’s office says.

By Martin WeilMay 7, 2023