Murder Suspect Arrested For Homicide Initially Ruled Suicide In Southwest DC, Police Say Murder Suspect Arrested For Homicide Initially Ruled Suicide In Southwest DC, Police Say
Murder Suspect Arrested For Homicide Initially Ruled Suicide In Southwest DC, Police Say What started as a summertime suicide investigation in Southwest DC led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man months later who is now facing a murder charge. On Sunday, July 31, Southeast DC resident Tyshida Williams, 31, was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a home in the 4000 block of South Capitol Street SW, police said.  She was rushed to an area hospital by DC Fire and EMS personnel, where she later died from the injury, which was initially determined to be a suicide. However, following her autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, her death was ultimately ruled a ho…
Rejected Virginia Man Who Assaulted Ex With Urn Of Boiling Water In DC Gets Prison Time Rejected Virginia Man Who Assaulted Ex With Urn Of Boiling Water In DC Gets Prison Time
Rejected Virginia Man Who Assaulted Ex With Urn Of Boiling Water In DC Gets Prison Time A Virginia man who couldn't handle heartbreak will spend years in prison for assaulting and disfiguring his ex in Washington DC, federal authorities announced. Tesfay Teshale, 51, of Springfield, has been sentenced to six years in prison for a vicious assault that included him pouring boiling water onto his ex-girlfriend during a bout of rage four year ago. According to prosecutors, Teshale and his victim dated, but when she decided to end the relationship, he took it hard and began stalking, harassing, and assaulting her "because he could not handle the rejection. Things came to a head on…
Five People Injured After Overturning Van In Northwest DC Crash, Officials Say (PHOTOS) Five People Injured After Overturning Van In Northwest DC Crash, Officials Say (PHOTOS)
Five People Injured After Overturning Van In Northwest DC Crash, Officials Say (Photos) Five people - including a young girl - suffered various injuries after a crash near a Northwest DC intersection on Monday afternoon. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the intersection of 14th Street an U Street NW, where there was a multi-vehicle crash that left a van on its side with serious damage. Crash with vehicle overturned 14th & U Sts NW. Checking for entrapment and injuries. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 30, 2023 According to officials, one man suffered "serious injuries," while two women and a second man were treated for non-life-threatening in…
Off-Duty DC Housing Authority Police Sergeant Shot, Officials Say Off-Duty DC Housing Authority Police Sergeant Shot, Officials Say
Off-Duty DC Housing Authority Police Sergeant Shot, Officials Say An investigation has been launched in Northeast DC after an off-duty District of Columbia Housing Authority Police Sergeant was shot, according to officials. At around 5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, members of the Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 2200 block of New York Avenue NE when a sergeant was struck by gunfire while riding in his personal vehicle. The sergeant was treated by DC Fire and EMS personnel and taken to an area hospital with undisclosed injuries.  Police say that the department is now looking for a gray Honda with heavily tinted windows and unknown Maryland …
Woman Arrested For Premeditated Murder Of Beloved Son, Father Of Six In Northwest DC Woman Arrested For Premeditated Murder Of Beloved Son, Father Of Six In Northwest DC
Woman Arrested For Premeditated Murder Of Beloved Son, Father Of Six In Northwest DC Police say that a Maryland woman has been apprehended months after 46-year-old Donald B. Childs was found shot and killed in Northwest DC. Over the summer, officers were called to investigate a midday shooting in the 100 block of Farragut Street NW, where they found the father of six suffering from a gunshot wound inside an area residence, investigators said. The homicide was reported shortly before 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 30. Childs was rushed by DC Fire and EMS personnel to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.  BREAKING NEWS: CRITICAL SHOOTING W/CPR: 5000 Bl. of …
Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (VIDEO) Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (VIDEO)
Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (Video) There will be wide-ranging implications for residents in Southeast DC following a massive two-alarm fire on Sunday that led to a partial building collapsing.  On Sunday, Oct. 22, DC Fire and EMS crews were called to the 1900 block of 17th Street SE, where there was a fast-moving fire that tore through a home that was reportedly under construction in the area.  This was the rear of the building involved in the 2nd Alarm 1900 block 17th St SE shortly before it collapsed. #DCsBravest https://t.co/ixeoLW3HEi — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 23, 2023 Update 2 Alarm fire 1900 block …
Hit-Run Driver Still At Large Months After Teen Killed In DC, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Still At Large Months After Teen Killed In DC, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Still At Large Months After Teen Killed In DC, Police Say Recognize him?  The Metropolitan Police Department issued a fresh call for information as they continue to investigate a summertime hit-and-run that killed 19-year-old Northwest DC resident Madison Jones. Andre Maurice Johnson, 30, has been identified as a suspect who is wanted for second-degree murder following a fatal crash in Southeast DC in June. A new alert was issued by the department on Saturday morning as the search for the hit-and-run driver approaches its fifth month. The fatal incident was reported shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8. Police say that a 2005 Ford…
Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (PHOTOS) Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (PHOTOS)
Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (Photos) Traffic was backed up on I-295 on Wednesday afternoon after a pedestrian bridge at Douglas Street NE was struck by debris from a passing vehicle. First responders and inspectors were called to the bridge, which appears intact, according to DC Fire and EMS personnel, but will have to be evaluated by special operations officials. Bridge incident S/B I-295 at Douglas St NE. Debris from passing vehicle struck pedestrian bridge. Vehicle continued on. Bridge appears intact but will be evaluated by special ops personnel. No injuries. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 18, 2023 …
Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (PHOTOS) Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (PHOTOS)
Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (Photos) Smoke and fire quickly spread through a building in Southeast DC on Thursday afternoon, though crews were able to quickly corral the flames. At around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, DC Fire and EMS personnel were working in the 300 block of 11th Street SE when a fire broke out in a first floor trash chute of a three-story mixed-use apartment building. Working Fire 300 block 11th St SE. Fire originated lower level in trash chute and extended to roof of 3 story apartment building with store on first floor. Hose lines in place attacking fire on all levels. All visible fire extinguished. Checking f…
Secret Service Agents Do DC Firefighters' Jobs: Report Secret Service Agents Do DC Firefighters' Jobs: Report
Secret Service Agents Do DC Firefighters' Jobs: Report DC Fire and EMS crews get by with a little help from their friends. Secret Service agents rendered aid to a driver who'd been pounding on firehouse doors, when his pickup truck apparently parked nearby went up in flames, NBC Washington reports. Why were firefighters a no-show? According to a spokesperson for DC Fire and EMS, personnel were in the back of the building and couldn't hear any banging on their apparatus bay doors. Statement from @dcfireems regarding a vehicle fire outside our Cleveland Park firehouse today. pic.twitter.com/Os4sENnjFg — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 1…
Home Partially Collapses After Being Struck By Car In Northwest DC Home Partially Collapses After Being Struck By Car In Northwest DC
Home Partially Collapses After Being Struck By Car In Northwest DC Two people were injured on Saturday when a car drove into a home in Northwest DC, according to officials. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called at around 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, to the 2600 block of Cathedral Avenue NW, where their was a Toyota that smashed into a porch in the neighborhood, sending pieces of the home flying. The driver and a passenger were safely extricated from the car after the crash, one of whom was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, while paramedics evaluated the second.  It is unclear what caused the crash. No information ab…
Death Of Man Found In Burned Northeast DC Apartment Ruled A Homicide: Police Death Of Man Found In Burned Northeast DC Apartment Ruled A Homicide: Police
Death Of Man Found In Burned Northeast DC Apartment Ruled A Homicide: Police The death of a man whose body was found in a burned apartment building in Northeast DC has been ruled a homicide, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. In April, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue NE for a reported fire in an apartment building, where they made a grisly discovery. According to a MPD spokesperson, once the fire was out, they found the remains of James Lavender, 64, a Northeast DC resident. Following his death, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that his death was a result of blunt force trauma, and it was rule…