Tag: Metropolitan Police Department
Temple Hills Man Murdered At DC Bus Stop, Accused Killer Shot By Officers Minutes Later: Police
A Maryland man was shot to death at a DC bus stop, and less than 20 minutes later, his accused killer was himself shot by a police officer just blocks away.
The violence unfolded early Thursday morning, Oct. 29, in Northeast DC, where two shootings that initially appeared to be separate incidents turned out to have the same suspect, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Yeferson Moreno-Gimenez, 27, of Temple Hills, was found unconscious and not breathing around 5 a.m. after being shot at a bus stop in the 4100 block of Minnesota Avenue NE.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, whe…
DC Church Burglars Apparently Liked What They Saw The First Time, Came Back For Seconds (Video)
They apparently liked what they saw the first time.
A group of suspected burglars made a return trip to a DC church, where surveillance cameras captured three people police now want to identify after musical instruments, microphones, and cameras disappeared.
The trouble began late Wednesday, Sept. 30, at a church on the 1700 block of 11th Street NW, where someone forced open a rear door around 10:15 p.m.
By 6:40 p.m. the following evening, one of the people allegedly involved in the first break-in was back, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
This time, there was company.
In…
Man, 30, Stabbed To Death Inside DC Jail, Found Unresponsive In Infirmary: Police
A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death inside DC Jail, leaving homicide detectives investigating a deadly attack behind bars.
Malik Williams, of Southeast DC, was found unconscious and not breathing in the infirmary at the DC Central Detention Facility on Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers were called to the jail in the 1900 block of D Street SE at approximately 11:36 a.m. for a reported stabbing.
Williams had suffered apparent stab wounds, and despite efforts by DC Fire and EMS personnel to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have…
Two Boys, 12, 14, Murdered In Nation's Capital: Suspects Arrested Months Later, DC Police Say
Two young boys were gunned down on a DC street in broad daylight. More than six months later, two suspects, including an 18-year-old, are facing murder charges.
The victims, identified as 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young, were shot in the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE at approximately 3:27 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers responding to reports of gunfire found both boys suffering from gunshot wounds, and DC Fire and EMS personnel were called in to help.
One boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was …
Army Veteran, DC Investigator Known As 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Dies After Cancer Battle
Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez, a decorated Army combat veteran and longtime DC police investigator who spent much of his life serving others, has died following a battle with cancer.
Nunez, a husband and father of five young daughters, died on Saturday, Oct. 17, just days after friends and fellow officers organized a fundraiser to help his family as he underwent cancer treatment.
The DC Police Union announced his death over the weekend, remembering a man whose kindness, generosity, and friendship left a lasting impression on those who served alongside him.
Nunez joined the Metropolitan Police Dep…
He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC
Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez has worn three uniforms in his life: first in service of his country, then for his community.
The third doesn't come with a badge, but it's the one he may cherish most: Dad.
Now, he's facing a different kind of battle after being diagnosed with cancer.
For his wife and five young daughters, the diagnosis has brought uncertainty, with his fellow officers hoping to ease the family's financial burden so Nunez can focus on treatment.
"Those who know 'Nuney' know the kind of man he is: a devoted husband, the ultimate girl dad, a loyal friend, and a brother in blue," the …
Two More Charged In Chyna Crawford Murder As DC Case Continues To Grow: Police
The case of a missing DC woman that stunned the region has taken another major turn, with two more suspects now charged in her killing as the investigation continues to widen.
The developments come in DC, where the Metropolitan Police Department announced new arrests on Thursday, April 2, in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Chyna Crawford, who was first reported missing in October 2023.
Deionta Person, 28, and Tyjuan McNeal, 29, both of Southeast DC, are the latest to be charged with felony murder, armed carjacking, and armed robbery.
Crawford vanished after she was last seen on t…
Maryland Man Killed Protecting Stranger During DC Shooting: ‘He Died A Hero’
A Maryland man who came to the country and was seeking the American Dream died a hero, according to his loved ones.
Riverdale resident Akim Toure, 27, an IT professional who died during a "senseless" shooting in Washington, DC, is being remembered as a "cherished son, brother, cousin, and friend," who was gunned down late on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Shortly after 11 p.m. on the fatal night, in the 400 block of New Jersey Avenue NW, police say that Toure was found unconscious and not breathing by DC Fire and EMS personnel after being shot.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responder…
