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Washington Post
3 days ago
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- Washington Post
Dupont Circle park to close during World Pride, Park Service says
The historic Dupont Circle park at the center of Washington's historic LGBTQ neighborhood will be closed off by the federal government during next weekend's WorldPride parade and parties, another blow to a celebration that has gotten off to a rocky start. Mike Litterst, a spokesman for the National Park Service, said in a statement that the decision was made at the request of D.C. police 'to keep the community and visitors safe and protect one of D.C.'s most treasured public spaces.' Mayor Muriel Bowser's office and D.C. police referred all questions to the National Park Service.
Washington Post
3 days ago
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- Washington Post
D.C.-area police promise more patrols at synagogues after Boulder attack
Fairfax County police, responding to Sunday's attack on a Jewish gathering in Boulder, Colorado, said they will increase patrols around synagogues and other places of worship, and D.C. and Montgomery County police said they would continue an already heightened response to a recent act of apparent antisemitic violence in the District.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 shot in Southeast DC on Memorial Day: police
WASHINGTON - Police are investigating a triple shooting that happened in Southeast D.C. on Memorial Day. What we know According to police, around 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 3400 block of 13th Place, Southeast. When police arrived, they found two adult males inside of an apartment suffering gunshot wounds. D.C. Fire and EMS responded and after all lifesaving measures failed, one adult man was pronounced dead on the scene. The second victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. A third shooting patient was found in the 1300 block of Savannah Street, Southeast, and was transported to an area hospital conscious and breathing for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening. What's next At this time, police are searching for a black 2021 Gensis with heavy tint and Virginia temporary tags. Police say they are still working to identify the victims and are working to determine what led up to the shooting.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigating after 3 men shot in Southeast DC
The Brief Three people were shot in Southeast D.C., according to D.C. police. The victims were three adult males. Police say homicide units are responding to the scene. No suspects have been identified at this time. WASHINGTON - D.C. police are investigating after three people were found shot in Southeast D.C. Friday night. What we know Police say the call came in at 10:58 p.m. Officers responded to the 4200 block of 4th Street, SE, for a report of a shooting. When they arrived at the scene, police found three victims—two adult males who were not conscious and not breathing, and one adult male who is conscious and breathing. What we don't know It's not yet known just how serious the men's injuries are but police did tell FOX 5 that homicide units have been called the scene. At this time, police are looking for a black vehicle with tinted windows in connection to the shooting. No description of any suspect(s) has been provided at this time. This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.
Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Washington Post
Another killer who drank from an old well of hatred
It's hard not to think that many in this city live with death as their constant companion. On Sunday evening, D.C. police responded to the sounds of gunshots on Benning Road SE and found 36-year-old Ryan Matthews unconscious and not breathing. D.C. Fire and EMS pronounced him dead. Tuesday afternoon, police responded to report of a shooting on 26th Street NE and, upon arriving, located 31-year-old Kian-Wayne Magruder suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. D.C. Fire also pronounced him dead.
