Marine veteran fights PTSD, beats brain cancer; readies for Marine Corps Marathon
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Marine veteran will be running in the Marine Corps Marathon tomorrow for the 30th time. “This is very significant. I just turned 70 years old... considering I'm 100% disabled vet that I'm able to still get out there and run, and just very grateful for that and to help inspire other veterans,”...
Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Mount Pleasant Street Assault with Weapon
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an assault with a dangerous weapon. The incident happened on August 3, 2025, at about 8:40 p.m. in the 3000 block of Mount Pleasant Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Police say the suspect hit a victim with a handgun, pointed the weapon at the victim’s chest, and...
Police Seek Help After Robbery and Assault at Union Station Parking Garage
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a robbery and assault at the Union Station parking garage in Northeast Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on the night of October 14, 2025. At about 10:00 p.m., officers responded to reports that several suspects assaulted a victim and stole his property before...
Police link teen to two fatal shootings that left one man and one teen...
MPD manhunt after suspect linked to two separate deadly shootings Washington, DC – A manhunt is underway for 18-year-old Naqwan Antonio Lucas after detectives tied him to two separate shootings…
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...
