Capital Area Food Bank assists federal workers, contractors hit by government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Capital Area Food Bank is holding free food distribution drives for federal workers and contractors impacted by the government shutdown. Around 220 people came to Friday morning's event at Urban Outreach in Southeast D.C., according to organizers. Everyone went home with produce and...
Child injured in the face from ‘possible shooting or firework’ incident in DC: police
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A young boy was injured in the face from an incident on Friday night, and police suspect it could be related to a grazed bullet or firework. Officers responded to a call in the 1900 block of Savannah Terrace, Southeast, around 8:18 p.m. on Friday. On scene, they found a 5-year-old boy with a facial...
11 people were shot at seven overnight incidents, police say
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. police are investigating the shootings of 11 people overnight at seven different locations. These shootings took place within nine hours. The shooting incidents, as provided by the Metropolitan Police Department, are as follows:. On Friday, October 24, 2025, at around 5:37 p.m., officers...
Debate Ignites as Attempted Carjacking is Thwarted by Armed Driver
WUSA - 10/20/2025 09:55:00 PM. Three days ago, an attempted carjacking occurred in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland. The driver, who was the target of the carjacking, retaliated by shooting at the two assailants. The suspects fled the scene and no injuries have been reported. The police are currently investigating the...
Attempted rape suspect caught on bus after Rockville woman assaulted
Silver Spring man arrested after attempted rape and assault near Rockville bus stop GAITHERSBURG, MD — A Silver Spring man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman and attempting…
DC Man Who Trolled National Guard With ‘Imperial March’ Sues After Being Detained
According to a federal lawsuit filed this week, Sam O’Hara, 35, claims he was detained and handcuffed while peacefully protesting National Guard troops walking through Logan Circle by following them and playing the ominous Star Wars theme on his phone. O’Hara — whose videos have racked up millions of...
Federal workers line up for food assistance as shutdown enters third week
WASHINGTON - For thousands of federal workers, Friday was supposed to be payday. Instead, many received nothing — despite decades of service. Across the region, food banks are stepping up to fill the gap. In both D.C. and Alexandria, new food distributions are being set up to help families struggling to make ends...
Police announce $75K reward for man tied to DC shootings, including June killing of...
D.C. Police is asking for the public’s help in detaining a man connected to the fatal shooting of a congressional intern in June, and a second shooting that took place in July. Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, is wanted in connection to the shooting of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, near the...
Walkers, Cyclists, And Drivers: Change Is Coming To MD 210
OXON HILL, Md. — Big changes are coming to one of Prince George’s County’s busiest — and most notorious — roadways. State officials are rolling out a multi-phase plan to make Indian Head Highway (MD 210) safer and more accessible for the people who walk, bike, and live along its route.
FCPD: Hit-and-run victim was alive before being hit by Fairfax police car
A Fairfax County police officer remains on restricted duty after striking a hit-and-run victim with his police cruiser last month in Hybla Valley. Both criminal and administrative investigations continue into the Sept. 24 incident, which may have contributed to the death of a 62-year-old woman, police said in a press...
