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WASHINGTON (7News) — A new exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Museum is taking visitors back to the tense weeks in October 2002 when the Washington, D.C., region was “gripped by fear” during the sniper attacks that left 10 people dead and three others injured. The exhibit,...

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) confirmed to WDBJ7 a Lynchburg resident drowned in the Potomac River Sunday afternoon while kayaking. Officers were dispatched to the Potomac River in the area of Great Falls for a drowning involving a kayaker around 2:45 p.m. May 3, 2026.

Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon to Gaithersburg’s Kentlands:. Wonder, a “modern” food hall, will be taking over part of the former Party City space, which is being subdivided into three separate storefronts following the retailer’s closure. Wonder has been described as a “delivery-first” food hall, offering a different approach from the traditional mall food...

WASHINGTON (7News) — U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said she was "not surprised" to learn that 13 high-ranking officials with the Metropolitan Police Department were handed termination papers amid an investigation into manipulated crime statistics. The officials involved have not been fired at this point, and can appeal,...

As it approaches five years at Tysons Corner Center, Cha Street Food is shaking up its drink offerings with a new cafe concept. The Pakistani restaurant will officially launch Cha Cafe tonight (Thursday) with a DJ and free drinks for the first 50 customers to stop by, starting at 7 p.m.

Sohaib Akhter, 34, faces up to 21 years after retaliating against former employer, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON (7News) — A 15-year-old was just arrested and is facing a murder charge for allegedly shooting and killing a 17-year-old. 7News has been reporting on a series of shootings involving young people for the last month. 7News had a brief off-camera conversation with Kenzell Locusts’ family on Thursday,...

Northeast DC stabbing suspect remains on the run WASHINGTON DC — Police are searching for a woman after a stabbing investigation unfolded overnight along Minnesota Avenue in Northeast DC, according to a Metropolitan Police Department crime alert.

Teen girls arrested after attempted carjacking in Northeast DC Washington, DC – Two teenage girls have been arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking in Northeast Washington after police say they confronted a woman sitting inside her vehicle and demanded her keys. The incident occurred April 8 at approximately 2:03 p.m.

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after a person was shot in Northwest D.C. on Thursday afternoon. Officers are on the lookout for a large group of underage boys connected to the shooting. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened in the rear of an establishment in the...