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 WeilMd. 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 BrockellPolice 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 HermannPolice 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. MoyerThree 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 HermannDamascus 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 AsburyStudent expelled, charged after alleged rape, Falls Church police say
Student expelled, charged after alleged rape, Falls Church police say.
By Martin WeilAuthorities 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 DugganTeenager 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 HiltonGirl 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 HiltonFairfax 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 WilliamsMan, 24, killed Wednesday in Northwest D.C.
Aaron Derricott, Jr. was shot just after 4:45 p.m.
By Emily DaviesStanton 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 LangerBowser 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 DaviesMother 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 JouvenalShooting 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. AlexanderWoman 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 HedgpethOff-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 DaviesPostal Service employee detained after shooting outside D.C. facility
The victim was conscious and breathing Monday morning, according to D.C. police.
By Emily DaviesShot fired at Maryland mall; one person in custody
No injuries were reported, the Charles County sheriff’s office says.
By Martin Weil