A 3‑year‑old boy was hospitalized Tuesday night after a bullet grazed his ear during a shooting in the 1700 block of Benning Road, D.C. police said.
Officers responded around 9:50 p.m. and found the child injured. DC Fire and EMS transported him to a hospital.
Investigators said they have no suspect information.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202‑727‑9099 or text 50411.
An adult female driver was killed and two adult male passengers were injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Old Keene Mill Road near Tiverton Drive in Springfield.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
World Cup excitement continued to grow across the Washington region Tuesday as Croatia's national soccer team arrived at Dulles International Airport ahead of the tournament.
As families spend more time outdoors this summer, experts are warning that copperhead snakes are already showing up earlier than usual across parts of Northern Virginia.
Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle thefts, a business break-in and multiple financial crimes following an investigation by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
Millions of people across the Washington region rely on the Potomac River for drinking water. Now, a new multi-million-dollar study is exploring whether the region needs a backup water source in case the Potomac becomes unusable due to contamination, drought, severe weather or another emergency.
Water officials are launching the "Secure the Source" study, a regional effort aimed at identifying…
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
The proposal comes after the Maryland Supreme Court ruled in April that the county’s…
A Maryland man is facing arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to his home Saturday night in Washington County.
Investigators say 25‑year‑old Austin David Brown of Knoxville has been charged with first‑degree arson, first‑degree malicious burning, malicious destruction of property over $1,000, and animal cruelty.
Shortly before 11:35 p.m., firefighters responded to a…
An American flag may be the target of a shooter firing several rounds of gunshots at a Laurel, Maryland home.
The homeowner Mark Hutchison tells FOX 5's Tisha Lewis the shots are from a BB gun and so far, there have been two incidents sending residents inside the home running for cover.
The homeowner lives in a Laurel neighborhood and has called the community home for 25 years. He says in early…
The man wanted in connection with a multi‑state police chase and abduction is now in custody. Herndon Police tell FOX 5 that 25‑year‑old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga was taken into custody in Herndon around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
Police say the incident began around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at a residence in the 1000 block of Knight Lane in Herndon.
According to investigators, Alvarenga went to the home of…
Authorities have released the mugshot of Jing Sheng Dong, the bus driver charged in last month’s deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Dong is now facing felony charges following a multi-agency investigation that authorities say points to speeding and criminal negligence as key factors in the collision that killed five people and injured dozens more.
The National Transportation…
A 6‑year‑old girl is being hailed as a hero after police say she stopped two men who were trying to kidnap her 4‑year‑old sister in Manassas.
FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez says Manassas City police are still searching for the two suspects.
Officers attempted to stop someone they believed matched one of the descriptions, but the individual fled on an e‑bike. Police body camera video shows officers…
A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.
Early morning temperatures started in the mid‑60s, with a few cooler pockets around the area. Temperatures will warm into the low 80s under a mix of clouds and sun.
Tuesday will be one of the more comfortable days of the week, with lower…
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a $70 billion funding package for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, as debate over the agency’s presence in parts of Maryland intensifies.
FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick was in Hagerstown ahead of an anti‑ICE rally set for later Tuesday morning.
The fight over immigration enforcement funding is hitting home as opponents continue…
A school bus transporting students from Urbana Elementary School left the roadway and struck a tree Monday afternoon, injuring the driver and prompting a response from emergency crews.
Right after July 4, MD 355 will drop from three lanes to two in each direction for dedicated bus shuttles during a two-month summer Metro station closure, threatening major commuter delays.
Police in Northern Virginia are searching for two men accused of trying to abduct a 4-year-old girl at a park. Authorities say her older sister intervened and stopped the attempt.
A dispute is growing in Loudoun County, VA, over Dominion Energy’s proposed Golden-to-Mars transmission line, as residents and officials cite concerns about nearby schools and neighborhoods.
There is no shortage of places to watch the World Cup around the DMV. Local bars and plazas will host a variety of watch parties to celebrate the long-anticipated soccer tournament.
The World Cup begins June 11 at 3 p.m. with a match between Mexico and South Africa and will run until the final on July 19.
Team USA currently has three scheduled matches: June 12 vs. Paraguay, June 19 vs.…
Police are asking for the public's help identifying the SUV involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Arlington early Monday morning.
The crash happened around 1:22 a.m. on June 8 at Columbia Pike and South Thomas Street.
Officers responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle and found an adult woman unresponsive in the roadway with serious injuries.
She was pronounced dead at the…
A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents.
The arrest comes just one week after an independent report cleared Fairfax County Public Schools of wrongdoing in a separate sexual misconduct case.
Fairfax County police arrested 38-year-old…
The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a 15-year-old girl fatally shot inside a Southeast Washington apartment over the weekend as Journee Long of Bowie, Maryland.
A manhunt is continuing for a suspect police say abducted a victim at knifepoint, stole a vehicle, and led officers on a multi-jurisdiction chase through Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
Herndon police have identified the suspect as 25-year-old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga.
Police say the incident began around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at a residence in the 1000 block of Knight Lane in…
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue are responding to the Medical Center Metro station on Rockville Pike after an electrical explosion-like incident Monday morning.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer says the suspected electrical explosion is believed to be connected to work being performed on an electrical vault or shaft.
The incident happened around 7:45 a.m. Emergency…
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.
Polls opened at 8:30 a.m. Friday at early voting centers across the city.
Voters can cast ballots at any early voting center in the…
Pentagon City residents received an unexpected and loud wake-up call on Sunday as a low-flying helicopter maneuvered remarkably close to local high-rises.
The Arlington County Police Department confirmed that the helicopter was in the area to perform a heavy-duty HVAC lift.
Photos and video captured by a local resident from the 18th floor of a nearby building show the aircraft operating…
A 15-year-old girl is dead, and an adult family friend is in custody after what police are calling an accidental shooting involving a friend in Southeast D.C.
Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment on Barnaby Street SE around 7 p.m. Saturday.
Two 15-year-old friends were hanging out in the apartment when they gained access to a firearm. During the encounter, one…
A manhunt is underway for a suspect police say abducted a victim, stole a vehicle and led law enforcement on a chase through Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.
Officers responded to reports of a domestic situation in the 1000-block of Knight Lane shortly after 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
Police say an altercation occurred inside a residence, which led to the suspect, identified as 25-year-old…
Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Washington on Saturday night.