All articles tagged with #metropolitan police department
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
The Trump Justice Department is investigating allegations that Washington, DC's police department manipulated crime statistics, amid broader political tensions and accusations of data falsification, with the investigation confirmed by President Trump and first reported by The New York Times.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A mass shooting in the Carver Langston neighborhood of Washington, DC, left one person dead and five others, including two children, injured. The shooting occurred just 8 miles away from the White House, where President Biden was hosting a state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The suspects are believed to have exited a vehicle and opened fire on a crowd of people. The incident comes amid a sharp increase in violent crime in the District of Columbia, prompting calls for legislation to strengthen penalties for gun offenses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOMO News
A man was killed and five others, including two young boys, were injured in a shooting in the Carver/Langston neighborhood in Northeast D.C. The suspects, who shot at people in the neighborhood, are being sought by the police. The Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation into the incident continues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting in Washington, D.C., early Sunday morning. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a shooting and found two men dead at the scene, with four others injured. The police are still investigating the motive and are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WJLA
Two men were killed and five others injured in a mass shooting in Northwest, D.C. on St. Patrick's Day. The shooting, which occurred near a newly enforced drug-free zone, broke an eight-day streak of no homicides in the District. The motive remains under investigation, but there are suspicions of gang-related activity. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WTOP
Two people are dead and multiple others are injured following a shooting near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest DC. Seven people were shot, with five individuals transported to local hospitals. The suspect has not been identified, and the Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting at a recreational facility in downtown Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for one suspect described as a Black male, and the motive for the attack is not yet known. The facility, Kennedy Recreation Center, is run by Washington's Department of Parks and Recreation and has been closed for improvements since August. This incident adds to the record-high violent crime statistics in Washington D.C. for 2023.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Two people were killed and five others were wounded in a shooting near the Kennedy Recreation Center in Washington, DC. The victims, all adults, were taken to local hospitals, and their conditions are unknown. The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking information and witnesses as they investigate the incident, which occurred about a dozen blocks northeast of the White House. No arrests have been made, and the case is ongoing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Former Trump administration official Mike Gill died after being shot during a carjacking in Washington, D.C. The 56-year-old, who previously worked as chief of staff of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, was the victim of a carjacking spree that has seen a significant increase in incidents in the city. The suspect in the case, Artell Cunningham, was later shot and killed by police after a second fatal shooting.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A shooting near Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. resulted in two deaths and two injuries. The incident occurred near the Friendly Food Market, with shots fired from a stolen white Jeep Grand Cherokee. The victims, one woman and three men, were all adults. The conditions of the injured individuals are unknown. Police are searching for the suspect vehicle, which was involved in an earlier carjacking. This shooting adds to the growing crime problem in the District, with a significant increase in violent crime and homicides compared to the previous year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC4 Washington
Two men were killed and another critically injured in a shooting in Washington D.C.'s Adams Morgan neighborhood. The incident occurred about two blocks from a busy intersection, and the victims were found on Ontario Road NW. The police have issued a lookout for a male suspect driving a blue Mercedes with the tag AC666. Authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage to contact the Metropolitan Police Department. At least six people were shot in the District overnight, with additional incidents reported on Just Street NE and Georgia Avenue NW. The investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC4 Washington
A beloved cyclist, identified as 27-year-old Dzhoy Zuckerman, was shot and killed in Northwest D.C. Police found Zuckerman unconscious in the street and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter(s).
Originally Published 2 years ago — by OregonLive
Former FBI supervisory agent, Jared L. Wise, was arrested in Bend on charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Wise is accused of unlawfully entering the Capitol's restricted grounds, confronting police, and encouraging rioters to "kill 'em!" Wise worked for the FBI from 2004 until 2017 and was released after his first appearance in federal court in Eugene. He is ordered to appear by video for a hearing in the District of Columbia on May 9.