D.C. Council passed an emergency crime bill. Here’s what it would do.
The measure calls for more pretrial detention of adults and kids, and establishes new crimes.
By Emily Davies and Meagan FlynnKy. teacher killed during possible robbery at Catholic University, records say
Court records revealed new details about the killing of Maxwell Emerson, outlining the extended encounter he had with his attacker.
By Keith L. Alexander2 teenagers charged in Arlington fentanyl death
One of the 19-year-olds from Northern Virginia is charged with manslaughter, the other with being an accessory after the fact.
By Salvador RizzoVehicle fleeing Secret Service kills pedestrian near White House, officials say
Police said a 75-year-old man from Philadelphia died, and a 13-year-old girl was wounded.
By Peter HermannFamily identifies body of Gaithersburg man found in creek, police say
Police said the family of a man last seen leaving his home in Gaithersburg have identified his body after it was found in a creek.
By Omari DanielsMan shot, killed in Oxon Hill convenience store, police say
According to an initial investigation, the victim was working at the store at the time, police said.
By Omari Daniels and Jasmine HiltonTeens buying ghost guns online, with deadly consequences
Dozens of teens have bought, built and shot ghost guns in recent years, and a federal attempt to regulate sales has faltered.
By Tom Jackman and Emily DaviesPolice arrest man in killing of Ky. teacher on Catholic University campus
Maxwell Emerson, a Kentucky teacher, was shot July 5 on the campus of Catholic University in D.C. during what his family says was a random robbery.
By Peter HermannD.C. Council passes emergency public safety legislation
The council voted in favor of the measure 12-1, though its chairman suggested the mayor needed to do more herself to combat rising crime.
By Meagan Flynn and Peter HermannJury finds D.C. police officer guilty of sexually assaulting child
Charles Johnson II faces the possibility of life in prison after being convicted of 13 crimes.
By Keith L. AlexanderSuspect charged with killing 2 marijuana delivery drivers in D.C.
Corde Fitzhugh-Clingman, 22, of Hyattsville, Md., was charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed in the killings.
By Peter HermannD.C. mayor tries to shore up support for crime bill ahead of vote
Mayor Muriel E. Bowser urged lawmakers to pass emergency legislation that would stiffen some criminal laws, a day ahead of a scheduled vote.
By Michael Brice-Saddler, Meagan Flynn and Peter HermannTeen arrested after bringing loaded gun to Md. high school, police say
A 17-year-old is charged with weapons offenses after police say he brought a loaded gun to summer school.
By Jasmine Hilton and Nicole AsburyMan is fatally stabbed in Seat Pleasant
Seat Pleasant Police responded to reports of a stabbing at the 5900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway about 4:15 p.m. Saturday, police said.
By Mary Claire Molloy and Jasmine HiltonMan dies of injuries in Prince George’s shooting
The 31-year-old was shot in June and died at a hospital Saturday, according to police.
By Jasmine HiltonMan is fatally shot in Northeast D.C., police say
Police are investigating the killing of a 30-year-old in Northeast Washington.
By Jack StriplingMan is fatally shot in District, police say
A man was shot and killed Friday afternoon in Northeast Washington.
By Martin Weil and Jack StriplingHe served the Army in Afghanistan. He was killed driving for Lyft in D.C.
Hundreds flocked to the funeral of Nasratullah Ahmad Yar, 31, who fled Afghanistan for the United States in fear for his life.
By Susan SvrlugaMan fatally shot in downtown Silver Spring garage, police say
Police responded to multiple calls around 2:40 a.m. that shots had been fired inside a Montgomery County public parking garage, authorities said.
By Heidi Pérez-MorenoFairfax man shot and killed by friend who called to confess, police say
Police said they have taken a 40-year-old Herndon man into custody who they said was a friend of the victim.
By Omari Daniels