Man died months after being shot in traffic dispute, police say.
Daily Archives: November 17, 2020
Shooting in SE in June ruled a homicide, D.C. police say
Victim was shot in June and died three weeks later, police say.
Man’s Death Year After 3rd Street Tunnel Shooting Ruled Homicide
D.C. police have arrested the man suspected of shooting a driver after a minor car crash last week on Interstate 395 in the 3rd Street Tunnel.
Virginia Neighborhood May Have to Remove ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ Signs
Some residents of a Gainesville, Virginia, subdivision displaying signs that read “Hate Has No Home Here†are worried they might have to remove the signs. Late last summer, a Hispanic family was the target of a profane rant in which a woman told them to “go back to your country.†The victim of the verbal attack — a mom —…
‘COVID Just Really Messed Everything Up’: Confronting Teen Depression in a Pandemic
Many teens are missing out on important moments because of the pandemic. Things like being part of the varsity team, performing in their school play or just being in school with friends. These changes are leaving some students feeling depressed or hopeless. According to a 4-H study of 1,500 teens after the start of the pandemic, 43% of those teens say…
Man rescued from fire by neighbors, including a fire official, authorities say
Elderly man said to be in critical condition after NE fire, fire department says.
Kaiser Permanente Teams With School District to Focus on Teachers’ Mental Health
A healthcare provider is teaming up with one of the D.C. region’s largest school districts to focus on the mental health of educators. Teachers made the sudden switch to virtual learning last spring and spent the summer learning new skills for remote or hybrid learning in the fall. Karin Tulchinsky Cohen, assistant principal at Beall Elementary School in Rockville, Maryland,…
Jewelry Theft Ring Indicted in Virginia
Four men indicted for burglary in Virginia are tied to a string of burglaries throughout Fairfax County, and police say there could be more victims. My-Chau Nguyen’s home was broken into in October 2018. Burglars stole priceless heirlooms and jewelry. “You just feel so violated — so, so violated — because, you know, it’s your home,†she said. Nguyen said she didn’t…