Local news and updates from youth violence
A 17-year-old girl from Hyattsville has been identified as a victim in a fatal double shooting in Washington, D.C., sending shockwaves through both communities and highlighting the tragic impact of youth violence in the DMV.
A 16-year-old Patriot High School student was killed at a Manassas First Friday event, casting a pall over the beloved community tradition and sparking widespread mourning across Prince William County. The tragedy has prompted deep conversations about youth safety and community support.
A Friday night shooting in historic Old Town Manassas has left a teenager dead, shaking the community and prompting an urgent police investigation. The incident has cast a somber shadow over the usually vibrant streets, leaving residents grappling with grief and questions about safety.
A young boy was killed and another injured in a tragic shooting in Northeast D.C.'s Mayfair neighborhood. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during spring break, prompting renewed calls from residents for greater investment in youth and community safety.