Paul Wagner
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Reporter at NBC Washington. Host of the podcast series 'Murder in a Safe Place' and ‘Unknown Subject'. Part of WTOP's American Nightmare series.
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Family has identified man murdered on UMD campus as Richard Collins the third. He had just been commissioned a Lieutenant in the US Army.
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The hearing for the two 13 year old girls charged in the beating death of Reggie Brown lasted 4 and a half hours. Here are some takeaways. Detective Harry Singleton described Brown as being handicapped. He was missing fingers on each hand. He also suffered from other ailments.
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This is Reggie Brown. DC police say he was beaten to death last October. Now 3 girls have been charged with his killing. 12, 13 and 13 years old. More to come
@nbcwashington
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Breaking-Prince George’s County Police Chief Stawinski has resigned. More to come at 6 on
@fox5dc
The resignation comes on the day a 94 page report claimed “widespread patterns of discrimination and racism permeate the entire department”.
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And now for some personal news. After 20 plus years reporting for Fox 5 I am moving on. Today is my last day. Rather than an end this is a new beginning for me. I am a story teller at heart and I look forward to seeing what is out there...
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This is Mohamed Kamara. He was killed early yesterday morning on Rock Creek Parkway. His family says he was a driver for Lyft and was taking two young men he had picked up back to their home in Arlington. More to come at 5 on
@nbcwashington
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New-Tag on Lexus involved in triple fatal crash this morning on Rock Creek Parkway has 44 speed camera citations going back to May of 2022 totaling $12,300 dollars in fines. Here is a list of just some of them.
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This is Avion Evans, 14, who was shot and killed at the BROOKLAND Metro Station yesterday. His mother tells
@nbcwashington
Avion was on his way to an after school program and had stopped to talk with a friend when he was shot. More on tonights newscasts.
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This is Reggie Brown & a statement from his Niece.
Thank you for putting this story out there because my uncle really didn’t deserve this. He was known in this community for years so for this to happen where he lived for 64yrs is insane. They have to be held accountable!
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Prince George’s County police have identified the woman shot and killed inside her Landover Hills home as 56 yr old Filomena Vasquez. Neighbors say she was a grandmother who raised 5 children on Varnum Street. As many as 5 shots came through a front window and into the kitchen.
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The DC Council just unanimously passed emergency legislation supporters hope will ease the staffing shortages at the Districts 911 center. Allowing retired DC police and firefighters to take jobs as call takers and dispatchers without losing any of their hard earned pensions.
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MOCO Firefighters just told me Kaheem looked at his mom today and said "is this a dream?
#KaheemSavesDC
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DC Police have arrested a 16 yr old in connection with a many as 18 robberies on the Metropolitan Branch Traill. Details to come.
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Breaking-watching helicopter video of huge walkout by students from Montgomery Blair High School.
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In the end the judge found probable cause for a charge of Second Degree Murder, Conspiracy and Assault and ordered the girls held in a secure juvenile facility. The 12 year old charged will have her hearing today.
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DC Police now confirm Vivian Marrow, 67, has died. She was shot in the head this morning when gunmen opened fire on each other in SE.
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DC Police have arrested Samuel Holloway, 64, of Northeast and charged him with leaving after colliding.
Driver speeds off after hitting a mom, her two young children and their dog on C Street NE last week. Police have recovered vehicle but have not made an arrest. Hear from the mom tonight on
@nbcwashington
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The assault began after midnight on October 17th when a man “escorted” the 64 year old across Georgia Ave. The detective told the court he never identified the man he calls “blue coat”. Based on numerous cameras in the area he testified “blue coat” first assaulted Brown.
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This is Kaheem. He is 5 years old and has Leukemia. Tomorrow w/ Fox 5 & Make A Wish he will join firefighters and police as
#KaheemSavesDC
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The Charles County Sheriff’s office is saying very little about the murder of 18 year Walter Thomas who was found shot to death on a Waldorf bike path early Tuesday. He was w/a friend who told Walter’s mom the shooter drove up on them and said not to run before shots were fired.
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New-this is MPD Officer Reinaldo Otero who pulled a man from his burning pickup truck last night on the 270 spur. The off duty officer was driving home when he noticed the wreck, radioed for help and used a crow bar to smash out the back window.
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New - 2 DC Firefighter/EMT’s are under investigation after they put an emergency advanced life support call on hold so they could pick up fast food. It happened last Friday afternoon in NE when the two stopped at a Chick -fil -A. The story tonight on
@nbcwashington
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Pride flags go up on as many as a dozen homes in S. Arlington in support of couple whose flag has been stolen 5 times. Two soldiers with the Army’s elite old guard have been charged with stealing them. More on
@nbcwashington
at 5 and 6.
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I recorded this video just before game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals. Would love to hear that kind of noise again tonight. Gotta take game 5.
#Allcaps
@nelsonjwttg5
@Capitals
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New - the teenager DC Police have been investigating in connection w/the Nov murder of Akira Wilson is dead. A law enforcement source familiar with the investigation confirms 18 yr old Khalliqo Ford ,who was shot to death yesterday in SW, was a person of interest in the case.
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Update-after a 4 and a 1/2 hour hearing two of the girls, both 13, were ordered held in a youth detention facility. Prosecutor says Brown was “stomped” to death. Detective says cell phone video of the assault shows girls in “celebratory” mood after assault.
This is Reggie Brown. DC police say he was beaten to death last October. Now 3 girls have been charged with his killing. 12, 13 and 13 years old. More to come
@nbcwashington
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Only on 4. Man claiming to be Uber Eats driver pulls a gun on Capitol Hill brew pub owner, his 4 yr old son and staff. During assault suspect loses the gun and then walks into the arms of DC Police. Today he plead guilty and walked out of court over prosecutors objections.
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Senator Mark Warner (D) Virginia listens to the woes of furloughed federal government workers at Port City brewery in Alexandria which is also feeling the effects of the government shutdown.
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The pilot of a small plane crashed into the ice on Beards Creek this morning in Riva, Maryland. Neighbors grabbed kayaks and were able to glide across the ice and pull him to safety before the plane went under. More to come.
@nbcwashington
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Throwing Brown against a wall and knocking him to the ground. The prosecutor played several videos showing a group of girls coming up Georgia Avenue. One asking “blue coat” if she “can fight him too” - meaning Brown. The videos then show the 64 year trying to get away.
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Breaking- DC Police & NYPD believe the same man is targeting homeless people in New York & DC. Below are photos of the suspect. DC Police say one homeless person was killed in NE on March 9th and two others shot. NYPD says two people shot and one dead. More
@nbcwashington
at 11
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Video came from a cell phone recorded by someone in the group not charged showing what he described as a “horrific” beating with the girls leaving in a “celebratory” mood. Brown was dead when police arrived. The parents of the girls were in the courtroom for the testimony.
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Chief Contee said today disputes & illegal firearms are driving violence in the city. Court documents say Kendall Brown was killed Saturday during a dispute over who was going to pay for missing clothing. Amard Jefferson was charged. Prosecutors say he used a ghost gun.
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This is 62 yr old Lasanta McGill. He was killed on 7th street yesterday when DC Police say three men got into a midday gun battle. McGill, who had recently overcome homelessness, was caught in the middle. The story tonight on
@nbcwashington
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The detective described a months long investigation looking at the videos frame by frame trying to identify the girls and “blue coat”. Testimony revealed the girls have missed weeks of school.
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Clever play on what used to be painted on this bridge - ‘Surrender Dorothy’ with the Mormon Temple in the distance.
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DC Police say a man carjacked the white sedan in video below before being stabbed and then crashing into two vehicles. Happened on Kenilworth at Eastern. Witnesses say the alleged carjacker then jumped bleeding from the sedan and ran a half a block where he collapsed and died.
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The attack is caught on camera but in the courtroom it was hard to see. The video came from a Dominos Pizza recording in the alley. It’s in black and white. The detective told the court the girls kicked and stomped on the head of the 64 year old. A different, much more graphic
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At the hearing in juvenile court a DC Police detective said carjacking thieves are now using ride sharing apps to lure their victims.
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Now for some personal news. I have partnered with WTOP to produce podcasts. The first one, ‘Murder in a Safe Place’ will be released 1/13/2021. I could not be more pleased to be back with a first class news organization like WTOP.
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New-2 sources familiar with the investigation say a man shot by DC Police on North Capitol street is dead. Sources say victim was being transported by ambulance when he “pinned down” the firefighter/EMT in the back who then called for help. Shooting took place on the street.
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All murders are senseless but the killing of this young from NY is infuriating.
A volunteer from upstate New York working with at-risk youths in Washington, D.C. was shot and killed while walking home on Thursday night.
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Homicide has arrived on the scene of Tony’s Place at 14th and H Streets NE. More to come.
@nbcwashington
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Zebras in Upper Marlboro? Look closely as they walk down the railroad tracks. We try and solve the mystery tonight on
@nbcwashington
at 5:30.
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DC Police report says student and Vice Principal at Kipp Academy on Benning road got into a dispute over a pencil. Student then threatened to stab Vice Principal before pulling up shirt to reveal 9MM handgun in his waist band. Law Enforcement source says student is 12.
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The 16 yr old charged with killing another teen inside the Wheaton Metro station is a tenth grader at Magruder High School. After listening to evidence in a bond review today the judge called the violence a “sad state of affairs”. Emmanuel Simmonds was ordered held without bond.
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@azsweetheart013
"The Mystery on Swann Street" a haunting and baffling murder in Washington, D.C. that
@glennkirschner2
prosecuted. Listen to all 7 episodes and see if you can solve it.
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Breaking-three sources familiar with the response this morning say former DC Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe was found dead inside his SE home. More to come.
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At least one person transported from Suitland High school following a confirmed shooting.
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The new year wasn’t even 2 hours old when the District recorded its first homicide of 2024. A 18 year old girl was shot and killed inside a room at the Embassy Suites hotel in Friendship Heights. 2023 closed with 274 murders. The most since 1997.
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Lt Cmdr James Mills was finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery today. He lost his life in Vietnam in 1966. I told his story on Memorial Day. Photos courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery
@POWMIAfamilies1
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Suitland High School on lockdown following a confirmed shooting.
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New- DC Police checking out a report that a noose is hanging from a lamp post on north side of east wing of National Gallery of Art.
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Breaking - an arrest has been made in last weeks killing of 14 yr old Avion Evans at the BROOKLAND Metro station. 2 sources familiar with the case tell
@nbcwashington
a 16 year old male was arrested this morning. An announcement expected at 2PM
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A treasured shopkeeper known as “Sam” is assaulted inside his Capitol Hill market. Neighbors show their support by applauding him outside his store. The story tonight on
@nbcwashington
@streffsoccer
@charlesallen
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Jeremy Black was shot and killed in DC last night when he walked into the middle of a gunfight near 14th and R Street. The father of 2 worked in the Inspector Generals office of the Peace Corp. Police now going through surveillance cam footage as they look for SUV fleeing scene.
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Off duty DC Firefighters line walkway into the DC Police Departments 1D station to show support for two firefighters being charged with simple assault while on the job. The union says the two were defending themselves after a man they were trying to help threw a punch.
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Driver speeds off after hitting a mom, her two young children and their dog on C Street NE last week. Police have recovered vehicle but have not made an arrest. Hear from the mom tonight on
@nbcwashington
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New-D.C. Firefighter Dane Smothers-critically injured in August accident-going home today after spending nearly 3 months in the hospital.
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DC Police spokesman says No victims No shooter found just yet at Howard University. Only reports of one.
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DC Police say more than 100 rounds were fired by multiple gunmen in a shooting Friday night that claimed the lives of two teen girls & wounded another. A law enforcement source says a neighborhood beef is behind the violence in Shaw. At 4 we speak with Mikeya Fergusons dad.
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Gunfire has claimed the life of another innocent victim in the District of Columbia. Sergio Rosario was a furniture mover from the Bronx who was in the sleeper cab of a tractor trailer when he was hit by gunfire meant for another.
@nbcwashington
speaks with his family at 5.
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Prosecutors say man who struck & killed skateboarder on Viers Mill Rd April 8th and left scene was recently released from Federal Prison, has 8 aliases, has arrests for Assault, Armed Robbery and entered the country illegally in 2019. Gilver Zelaya-Diaz is held without bond.
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Akira Wilson, 18, was a Senior at Jackson - Reed High School in NW. DC Police say she was shot to death Saturday night in a hotel room in NE.
@nbcwashington
spoke with her mother and grandmother today who say Akira had big dreams for her future. More to come.
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Breaking-An arrest has been made in the murder of a homeless man last week on H street NE. The man had been set on fire. More to come.
DC Police say this is the suspect who set a man on fire Wednesday morning on H street NE. Chief Peter Newsham called the mans actions demonic. The victim is in very critical condition.
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DC Police officers are not allowed to review body worn camera footage before writing reports. The U S Attorney wants to change that. He explains why in a story you will only see on
@nbcwashington
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I am forever amazed at the interesting people I meet in this job. Today at the Washington Monument a man handed me a neatly printed card. He then stood by as I read it. He didn’t speak a word of English but you could tell he was immensely proud. Why?The answer is in the words.
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Montgomery County Police have identified man killed in Forest Glen last night as 20 yr old Jon-Christian Kemachet-Webster.
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New-the 3 girls accused in the beating death of Reggie Brown last October were back in court today. The girls aged 13, 13 and 12 were told they will remain in a secure juvenile facility until their trial which will begin next month on June 24th.
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Law enforcement sources say the off duty officer who shot & killed Lazarus Wilson Saturday night is DC Police Commander Jason Bagshaw who was out with his wife, also a DC cop. The bag Wilson is holding police source says contained nearly 30 grand. More on
@nbcwashington
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Mike D’Angelo holds a painting of his Niece, Makiyah Wilson, who was shot to death Monday night outside her home on 53rd Street NE. Art work done by Demont Pinder. Police say car used in shooting has been recovered in the Suitland area of Prince George’s County.
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A violent weekend in the District that has left two juveniles wounded and two others dead has infuriated one member of the DC Council who says “DC is not safe”. His comments tonight on
@nbcwashington
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DC Police say 18 yr old Jalique Wiseman of NE committed 18 robberies with an accomplice along the Metropolitan Branch Trail since early October. Some of the victims, as many as 28, were punched and thrown to the ground. Their wallets and phones taken. 2nd suspect not in custody.
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Breaking -
@nbcwashington
has learned a DC Police officer has been arrested by Virginia State Police after a chase along 395 and subsequent crash with injuries. MPD issued a statement to News 4. The officer is assigned to the 4th district and has just over 3 yrs on force.
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Governor Moore says ships Mayday was in time to stop some traffic from going onto the bridge.
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Neshante Davis was a 2nd grade teacher at Bradbury Heights Elementary--she and daughter were murdered this am.
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This is Quentin Rayfield Michals. Friends call him Q. Cops call him a killer and want him behind bars. MPD says there is a warrant for his arrest charging him with the July murder of 10 yr old Makiyah Wilson. Do you know where he is? Call 911 if you see him.
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New-On
@fox5dc
morning DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says the number of positive Covid-19 cases “is far less than we thought it could be on this day based on our models and we think that we have flattened the curve in an amazing way”. Now looking for 2 weeks of decreases.
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New-Prince George’s County schools has placed three administrators from Northwestern High School on administrative leave after allegations were made chaperones were drinking at the May Prom. Pictured are Principal Carlene Murray and Assistant Principal Christopher Burrows.
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New-This is Ashton Briscoe. Police say he took part in December murder of Kerrice Lewis. One of three friends found shot to death on the same day. Court doc says the 3 were killed when their credit card scam went sideways.
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Shooting near Nats Park as the game is ending. 1101 Half Street SW. Source familiar with the incident says two adult males shot. Both walked into a nearby firehouse (Engine 7) One has gunshot wound to the chest the other shot multiple times. MPD on the scene.
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New-Only on
@fox5dc
the Postal Worker who found the missing two year old this morning on I 95. Keith Rollins says he saw some movement on the shoulder as he was driving north and stopped.
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And I want to thank the brave people, some who came forward at great risk, to give me information on stories they knew had to be told. You trusted me and I can’t thank you enough for that. Until we meet again. Paul
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New-Pedestrian killed this morning at 10th and Massachusetts Avenue NW was a cook at the Marriott Marquis near the convention center. Co-worker tells
@nbcwashington
she was on her way to work when she was hit by the driver of a car who remained on scene.
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Breaking-Metro GM Randy Clarke says onboard video shows an object was on the track which appears to have caused the train derailment. No one hurt. 43 people were on board.
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Classmates of Christopher Perry pay their respects with flowers. Police say 17 yr old was shot by his mother.
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DC Police confirm fourth arrest has been made in the July murder of Makiyah Wilson. Three others were ordered held following preliminary hearing Wednesday. Still one more out there.
@fox5dc
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News4 spoke briefly today with the mother of 14 year old Marquay Swann who police say was behind the wheel of a stolen Kia when it crashed September 29th killing all 4 teens inside the car. More tonight on
@nbcwashington
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Curious what legal analyst
@glennkirschner2
did before he was on tv? Here in DC he was known for taking on the tough cases including the murder of Robert Wone. Check out my podcast as I track the case with Glenn 9 years after the trial.
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Breaking-PG Police Chief says officer who shot Officer Jacai Colson intended to shoot him. Thought he was suspect.
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DC Police recover Ford Expedition taken during a violent carjacking after
@nbcwashington
spotted it in SE. The SUV belongs to a limo driver who says he was hit with a brick and dragged near 24th and L streets early Saturday morning.
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I will miss the people I run into every day who stop me on the street to say hello. You have all been so kind. I have tried so hard to get answers for people who have lost loved ones to murder. The people I have met telling cold case stories are near and dear to my heart
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New-U.S. Attorney’s Office has declined to prosecute the man who intervened in a carjacking last week in NE. The unidentified man stabbed the suspect who had used a baton and fought the female driver as he attempted to steal her car.
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This is Kylie! The Human remains detection K-9 with DC Fire and EMS who was badly injured yesterday when she stepped on a piece of metal. Doctors expect her to make a full recovery. Our story tonight at 5 on
@fox5dc
@dcfireems
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An albino squirrel has caught the attention of tourists on the Mall.
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Breaking-two sources familiar with the investigation say DC Police have made a third arrest in the July murder of10 year old Makiyah Wilson. More to come.
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A law enforcement source tells News4 the driver of the car in this video is a DC Police officer identified as Peter McCauley. He was arrested at the scene of the crash by Virginia State Police.
UPDATED: With video of the blue Tesla as it exited I-395.
Crash
#caughtoncamera
: A
@VSPPIO
trooper tried to catch up with a car he witnessed speeding on I-395S. The car exited at Seminary Road in Alexandria and headed east. That's where it appeared to have run a light and hit
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A Montgomery County man is sentenced to 25 years in prison after he is convicted of shooting and paralyzing a rival gang member inside a rap studio. The full story on
@nbcwashington
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