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Sep 11, 2019

The Fatal Shooting Of A 16 Year Old Marks D.C.’s 119th Homicide Of The Year

The victim has been identified as Steffen Brathwaite.

Oct 05, 2017

Goodbye To ‘Good Reason’: D.C. Won’t Bring Handgun Law Appeal To Supreme Court

That means that residents no longer need a “good reason” to obtain a permit for carrying a concealed handgun.

Sep 29, 2017

After Blocking D.C.’s ‘Good Reason’ Gun Law, Circuit Court Denies Another Look

For now, the AG’s office is telling MPD to enforce the “good reason” law, but it will be blocked starting approximately next Thursday.

Aug 02, 2017

Woman Arrested At The Capitol After Police Find Loaded Handgun In Her Suitcase

She pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday.

Oct 03, 2016

[UPDATED] Arlington’s Marymount University Given All Clear After Report Of Gunman

Arlington Police said they are responded to a call of a suspicious person at the university but they have not confirmed a threat.

Jul 12, 2016

President Obama In Dallas: ‘Deepest Fault Lines Of Our Democracy Have Been Exposed’

“It is easier for a teen to get his hands on a Glock than a computer or even a book,” Obama said.

Jun 22, 2016

Dems Stage #NoBillNoBreak Sit-In On House Floor To Protest Gun Violence

“Sometimes you have to make a way out of no way … Now is the time to get in the way.”

Nov 18, 2015

Maryland’s Washington College Campus Closed Through Thanksgiving Break

No students remain on campus.

Aug 04, 2015

Congressional Aide Arrested For Bringing A Loaded Gun To The Capitol

Still can’t do that.

Jul 23, 2014

Yet Another Person Arrested For Bringing a Gun Into a Congressional Office Building

For the second time in a week, police have arrested someone for trying to bring a gun into the Cannon House Office Building.

 
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