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Aug 06, 2015

Man Charged In Gunfire Incident Near The WWII Memorial

Maurice Holmes has been charged with fleeing to elude law enforcement.

Sep 03, 2014

Gunfire Near D.C. Schools Affects Students Citywide

More than half of the gunfire detected by ShotSpotter happened near schools during the 2011-2012 school year.

Feb 22, 2010

Emergency Response Drill at Friendship Heights on Thursday

Another Metro emergency preparedness exercise to keep in mind: later this week, the Friendship Heights Metro station will host a training drill that simulates a report of gunfire in the station. The mock shooting will involve two shooters and multiple casualties. According to the D.C. Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency, the exercise is scheduled for 12:30 a.m., after closing, on Thursday, Feb. 25, so it won’t interrupt Red Line service. It will, however, bring…

 
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